Future
His arrival heralded a breath of fresh air, new life; initially a challenging advocate, soon dad was enthralled and then re-focused.
Now his friend, he visits often; after initial pleasantries he follows dad to the office where they're holed up for hours.
Finally resurfacing, an unassuming Clark Kent, with oversized glasses, mild-manners and stutter is ushered to a seat at the family table by a man with a sparkle in his eye.
Their conversation continues, more guarded no doubt but we all hear dad with youthful vigour hinting at a long term plan, a future we'll all part of.