“I can send money for food and supplies and whatever else he needs,” I said.
Blade shook his head. “No need. You have a school full of kids to look after. Let us do this.”
Ben’s shoulders relaxed, and tears filled his eyes. “Thank you,” he said.
Blade nodded and smiled at Link. “That’s what brothers do. They help each other.”
“Lucky,” Havoc said, smacking the back of Ben’s chair. “That’s what we’ll call you when you get out and join us. Don’t fuck up too badly, kid, and I’ll even sponsor you myself.”
Ben’s brow furrowed. “Sponsor me for what?”
“We’ll explain it later,” Link replied. “When you’re ready. But you and Doc there are gonna need to start riding bikes.”
Landon chuckled, shaking his head. “Soon, Link. But for now, we should get some food in Ben and get him to bed. My patient needs rest.”
“Of course.” Link stood, and everyone joined him. “Let’s go eat and celebrate your death, Ben. It’s time for you to start a new life, brother.”
