2 A.M. at a Roadside Gas Station, a Little Boy Wrapped His Arms Around a Stranger’s Leg and Whispered, “Dad… You Finally Came Back.”

driver made a reckless decision on a rainy highway.

“That’s what I like to believe,” Graham said.

Toby nodded thoughtfully.

“Then maybe Eli sent me to you, too.”

The wheel slipped from Graham’s hand and rolled beneath the table.

“What do you mean?”

Toby rested his elbows on the table.

“You’re sad because Eli isn’t here. I’m sad because Dad isn’t here. But continue reading …