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  Chapter Two

  ... your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

  Acts 2:17

  “Now Trev, you haven’t seen me in over three months and all you can say is ‘what’d ya bring me?’. I’m beginning to think that you don’t love me.”

  “Well it’s my birthday today ain’t it?”

  “True, but still it’s not polite. Isn’t that right Dad?” Alex’s eyes shifted to meet those of a tall man with broad thick shoulders. Sometimes Alex envied his brother and hoped that when he was in his mid-thirties he’d have what Nick did. With little Trevor nestled nicely in his arms the two brothers did their man hug with a few pats on the back, happy to be reunited.

  “All right boys, dinner’s on the table so get those cute buns in here.”

  “Oooohhh… well you heard your mother. Run on in while I help Uncle Alex with his bags.” With his son safely out of earshot Nick turned back to his brother, “Did you bring them?”