D.J. Manly - Last Call by D.J. Manly

Author:D.J. Manly [Manly, D.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Kate gave him several questioning looks over the next few days, but Patrick didn‘t say anything to her about what had happened. When Dakota walked into the diner that Thursday to see his sister, Patrick threw down the menu he had in his hand and stormed out.

He went to the laundry room to fold clothes, waiting it out until Dak was gone. A few minutes later, someone walked into to the laundry room and Patrick‘s eyes widened when he saw William Gallant. He was sober this time, but he looked horrible, like he hadn‘t slept.

What do you want? Patrick looked anxiously around him, hoping Dak didn‘t decide to come looking for him now.

I went to the police station today.

Patrick gripped the end of the washing machine. And? I made a public statement. Dakota should be getting a phone call soon.

He swallowed. He couldn‘t believe it. You did the right thing.

I lost my wife and my children because of this. I‘ll probably lose my job, too. I‘m leaving town, going to stay with my cousin for awhile. I need to sort some things out.

Patrick nodded. Makes sense.

I envy you, he said suddenly, having him, loving him.

Patrick opened his mouth to speak, but he didn‘t know the words. I don’t have Dak at all. Suddenly, someone was calling out his name. Patrick turned to see Josh walk in. What‘s going on? Josh demanded, staring at William. What‘s that bastard doing here?

I‘m sorry, William said, sobbing into his hands. I‘m sorry. It was a lie. It was all a lie. I told them everything. William Gallant pushed by Josh suddenly and ran outside.

What in hell just happened? Josh demanded.

Your father‘s name is clear. Gallant just told the police that he lied. Patrick closed his eyes and bowed his head.

Why did he do it? Why would he tell the truth now, after all these years?

Maybe he wants to join reality, I don‘t know. Where‘s your father? Either that or love is a great motivator.

Dad‘s gone home After a second or two, what had happened had sunk in. We need to celebrate! Josh cried out. I want to scream this to the world. It‘s over. It‘s fucking over. He grabbed Patrick and hugged him. Patrick, you‘re a genius. We have to tell Aunt Kate now and Dad. Dad needs to know.

You go tell Kate. I need a minute.

Dak was sitting alone on the front steps when Josh and Patrick showed up in Aunt Kate‘s car. Kate got out and ran to her brother. They hugged for a long time. Are you all right? Josh asked him as Kate stepped aside, drying her tears.

Dak nodded, hugging his son. Yeah, I‘m fine. He looked over his shoulder at Patrick. Thank you, he mouthed.

Patrick smiled. How did you know? I got a phone call from the police. He opened his arms and Patrick gave him a brief hug.

They all had supper together and later, Josh asked Patrick how he got William to confess.

I just talked to him, one gay man to another, Patrick said.

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