” I said, “you remember what I told you in that basement?”
“You told me to get back to work.”
“I told you I cared. Then I told you to get back to work.”
He went quiet.
“That’s not the same as letting you off easy,” I said. “I didn’t pat your head and pretend disrespect was pain wearing a costume. I made you sand that desk until your hands learned what continue reading …
