[But he’s your father. Gil might have said that at one point, but he’s older and seen enough to know that doesn’t always mean anything. And Oz sounds far too resigned for Gil to throw around such empty words. He doesn’t like the way he smiles after, easily, like he’s used to this. Gil feels like he has whiplash.
He doesn’t pull his hand away.]
Regardless of his reasons, it’s my job to protect you. I will not let you down.
[It surprises him when he says that, but he felt drawn to do so.]
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He doesn’t pull his hand away.]
Regardless of his reasons, it’s my job to protect you. I will not let you down.
[It surprises him when he says that, but he felt drawn to do so.]