Chapter 15 - Father and DaughterWeeks passed.
The city slowly stopped talking about the fire.
The investigation became national news.
Victor Hale's empire began collapsing.
Mason cooperated with authorities.
Cole disappeared for several weeks before returning with information that helped bring down the remaining network.
But Tank's life had changed in quieter ways.
He learned how Lily liked her pancakes.
He learned she hated thunderstorms.
He learned she loved old movies.
He learned that she laughed when she was nervous.
And every night, before she went to sleep, she asked him the same question.
“Are you still going to be here tomorrow?”
Every time, Tank answered:
May you like
“Yes.”
Because after nine years of losing everything, he finally understood the importance of staying.
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Chapter 16 - The Letter He Couldn't FinishOne morning, Tank found himself writing a letter.
Chapter 17 - A New BeginningThe old club was gone.
Chapter 18 - The Man in the Black CarThree months later, Tank received an envelope.
Chapter 19 - The PromiseTank didn't tell Lily the truth immediately.
Chapter 20 - The Door He Was Never Meant to Open AgainOne year later, Tank stood outside a small house overlooking the ocean.
