Chapter 147

Jake's father hadn't spoken very much, but Jake's mother was very interested in Alex's life. Alex was a little nervous at first, but with Jake's reassurance he was able to open up and talk about himself. Jake's mother reached across the table and set her hand on Alex's arm to help him speak. Alex accidently started mumbling a little when he spoke about his parents. Jake's father, who had only spoken to him a few times, scolded him slightly. "Speak up. Mumbling is meaningless because you know you'll have to speak again." Alex's eyes flashed blue for an instant. "I'm sorry, Sir. Please forgive me." Jake shook his head a little. "Jesus, Dad. He lost his parents. Show some respect." "I understand that. But that doesn't mean he can just drop all of his manners." "Actually... Yes it does. I don't want to argue with you. I just ask that you're not rude." Jake finished. Alex swallowed harshly, hoping to speak again so they wouldn't argue. "I don't have parents anymore