Dave pulled himself together and got acquainted with Julian through Quinn’s introduction. Then, he courteously welcomed Julian into the house.

Quinn’s brothers, Will and Mark, had not returned home.

Julian stepped into the house and put down the gifts he brought.

Dave asked him to have a seat and said, “You didn’t have to, Mr. Bucham.”

“Your daughter saved me. I was nearly robbed on my way home from an event. Your daughter happened to come by the same way and beat up the robbers. She eve