Jason knew too.
My son was thirty-four and had inherited his father’s habit of pretending concern was casual.Plan Family Trips
“So,” he said one Sunday, “when do I meet this mystery man?”
“Soon.”
“You’ve been saying soon for three months.”
“I’m building suspense.”
“You’re avoiding me.”
“I raised you. I know how exhausting you can be.”
He laughed.
But beneath the joke was real concern.