While Matt will earn his scholarship, don't forget Kitt is smart enough to earn one of his own; he has the skills and talent Colleges look for...not to mention his swimming...Tom might be able to work that angle as well!!
Such wise words from Tom...so many young folks fail to see this!
Kitt’s throat burned. He looked down at his hands. “But what if my dad…”
He swallowed. “What if he’s still the same? What if he changes his mind again later? What if going home ruins everything all over again? Or what if he doesn’t want to pay for my tuition? I can’t afford that.”
Tom’s voice softened but didn’t waver. “You are eighteen,” he said. “Your future belongs to you, not to him. No one gets to take this from you, not anymore. Let’s take one step at a time.”