Thanks, Albert. I like how comfortable Mitch and the boys are with one another. The feel like family, and that's the kind of thing that happened on the frontiers. Blood relatives were easily lost with all the hardships they faced, so friendships took on special importance. I don't know if Coy is capable at watching what he says, but we'll see. That man has a huge heart.
As far as seeing the doctor, I would imagine Mitch has had his fill of thinking about his illness and the death sentence it carries, so he likely needs time. Happy you liked this and are rereading this again. I am too. Cheers, my friend.