Even with everything he was dealing with, it was really good to hear Jamie was doing well with his portfolio. He just wanted his son to be happy.

Which was why he had no intention of telling Jamie what was going on at work. There was no reason for his son to know. "I'm glad you feel better, kiddo. Proud of you." He took another deep breath. "I should eat something. I skipped lunch. I had delusions of the apple kind," he said, pointing at the uneaten apple on his nightstand, "but it just seemed like so much work."