Henry's fists are clenched.This will be the last time he sits through this. His father's ranting about University and the Marines. And Henry's ASVAB score. Henry bites his tongue hard.
"I can't believe you think it's okay to leave this family! To serve the country of all things! What are you? Some kind of fortunate son!"
Henry keeps silent. He knows it's best not to fight. No matter how hard it may be for him to remain quiet. He can't wait to leave. He can't wait to meet people who understand him. He can't wait.
"Nothing to say! Really?"