'As much as he hated to admit it, he’d resented his son for being stronger and more resilient than he was.' This happens so often: Instead of being proud their children accomplished something they couldn't, parents get jealous and angry. It's such a good explanation for Carson's behavior, not an excuse though. It took quite a bit for him to get there, but he did, which is good.The college fond...ugh. The logical me says water under the bridge, what happened can't be changed, what is important is the here and now. The emotional me is very upset. If it had been a criminal offense, he would still be punished even though he is ill, he regrets what he did and he changed. Again a very good chapter, Gary.