These are difficult times. No matter how hard Nate tries, he can't change the mistakes, although lessons can be learned.

The guy stopped at a friend's house to talk to someone. It was one of the most important conversations, but it's the only way out.

Nate picked up the phone, and then his fingers drummed on the touchscreen keyboard.

"We need to talk," he began. "This is about my father. And about you."

He sent the message after taking a deep breath and taking a sip of beer.