Chapter 12 - Daniel Comes Back From the Dead
Daniel had his own reckoning.
His disappearance had hurt people.
Even if Thomas pressured him, Daniel chose to remain hidden long after
immediate danger passed.
Richard had mourned him.
Claire had mourned him.
Their children grew up believing Uncle Daniel died at sea.
Daniel apologized without demanding restoration.
Richard was furious.
“You could have called me.”
Daniel answered:
“You could have told Claire.”
That ended the argument.
The brothers eventually entered counseling together.
Not to become close.
To stop using Thomas as an explanation for every decision they made as
adults.
Daniel cooperated with the financial investigation and disclosed his
economic interest in Richard’s downfall.
His honesty did not erase self-interest.
It made it visible.
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Claire found that healthier than another heroic story.
The family had suffered enough from heroic stories.
