Chapter 12: The Past Remembered
Bobby sat in his chair, staring at Jack, remembering all the fun they had had together. Jack had always been there for him, even when he didn't really deserve it. He had been the type of best friend one could hope for. If he knew a secret, he wouldn't tell unless it was bound to hurt somebody. Jack had helped him get over his gambling problem and even gave him loans. He had said that he gave loans based on character rather than credit history and that had been one compliment that had meant more than a lot of compliments he had received. Even though they teased each other quite a bit it was never something to interfere with their friendship, only strengthen it. Sue had fallen asleep, her hand still clasped in Jacks. Bobby couldn't seem to fall asleep no matter how hard he tried. Dejectedly he decided to look through the books that Sue had been brought earlier. He wasn't really looking for something to read, just trying to occupy his mind. Suddenly he came across a book he kind of recognized. Exile's Song. Where have I heard of this before? He wondered. Then he remembered. When he was ten a girl from America had moved in next door. It just so happened that this book and the others in the series had been her favorite books. He now remembered her chanting the Ballad of the Outlaw over and over until he was thoroughly sick of it and started chasing her around trying to get her to shut up. It had never actually worked though. He had a temper but she was the only one who had never been afraid of it. She had actually taught him to keep his temper and ignore people. Funny how things like that work.