He began to think of better days, all of which lay in the opposite direction from the one he was facing. - Paul Jenkins

Wil knew that he had done something that might never be undone: his Dad might forgive the years of lies, but he would never forgive this one moment of absolute truth.

It was apparent that he was out of his league, and that the only way to compete would be to play along until everyone reverted to ignoring him. At that point, he’d be able to slip out the back door and return to his previously scheduled life.

Ignoring the old man, Wil reasoned, was the first step to figuring him out.