Chapter Nine

“Alistair”, Nathan said, getting to his feet as soon as he saw him. He walked over more briskly than Alistair entered the room, engulfing him in a hug. Surprised but not shook, he slowly hugged back, memories flooding him all at once.

“Nathan”, he said slowly, in a raspy, loud whisper.

“It's been… so long”

“Yeah like fifteen years”, Alistair said, disentangling from the hug.

“Still can't believe it's you”

“I….me neither”

“Ahemm”, the lawyer's deep cough brought both young men to reality.

“Oh… ummm.. sorry. Back to business please”, Nathan said as he unnecessarily adjusted his suit, leading Alistair to where the fairly long conference table was.

“Take a seat please”, Nathan instructed as Regan walked up to pull out the chair.

“Thanks”, Alistair said to Regan, taking his seat slowly.

An awkward silence filled the room as Nathan signaled all the men in the room to leave, except Regan of course. Nathan cleared his throat, obviously a little nervous to start.

“Umm… Mr. Alistair, this is y