“Yes very upsetting, but why? My Mom was advised yesterday that her son’s body was being returned today, one of three in our small town. Could I see if one is my brother?”
“Certainly not young man!”
“You see this gun in my hand; it demands that you let me see.”
“You are being silly now Lon, put that gun away. I know your parents and you don’t want them to have a second tragedy in the family – you in choky. I know all about your temper on the golf course.”
“Sorry Mr Grady, I’ve been upset since my brother was sent to Afghanistan.”