*
He wasn't sure exactly what to say when Uncle Henry cornered him against the fire escape. He told the truth, but maybe he should have tried to explain it a little bit more. The problem was, Henry wouldn't have listened to him, not then. He heard the word 'drugs' and all of his reasoning went out the window. All he saw was Angela and Sam, and Nathan understands that. He would never let that job touch them, he cares too much about their future. Why does Henry think he wants him to get that loan? If Henry gets his own shop, that will mean so much more for his kids.
Those men he works for, they want to do what's right. Nathan can see it now. Everyone in the neighborhood will come to Henry, the money will roll in. New clothes and toys for Angela, books and other things for school for Sam and maybe even something for himself. Nathan doesn't need anything, seeing them get what they need is payment enough.
He understands why Sam told; it's in his nature. Sam has yet to grasp the concept of the Muslims' intentions but one day soon he will. One day, Sam will help them sign loans and help them support the community. The cousins will stand side by side, and that will make Henry proud; He just doesn't know it yet.
