Chapter 17 - Richard Vail’s Son
A reporter eventually discovered adoption during financial case.
Sealed records should have remained sealed, but Brandon had disclosed biological history in psychological evaluation and a leak happened.
Headline drafts linked him to convicted murderer Thomas Vail.
Disgusting.
I issued one statement.
“Brandon Reeves is my son. His biological father’s crimes have nothing to do with Brandon’s responsibility for his own conduct.”
That was all.
I refused interviews.
The adoption became public.
Brandon called through David.
“Why defend me?”
I answered.
“Because truth matters.”
“You still think I’m your son?”
“Yes.”
“After everything?”
“Yes.”
Silence.
Then:
“I don’t understand you.”
“I know.”
Love remained.
May you like
Access changed.
Both can be true.
