Thomas understood the state his father was in, and he appreciated the honesty.
William was having a good day and he smiled at Thane and Thomas, even as his body was wracked by occasional jerking and trembling. "Tommy," he said, even though his voice was weak. "How are you?"
Thomas went to stand beside his dad and he took his dad's hand. "Getting better every day, Dad. And I met Thane, who is very nice." He leaned down to plant a kiss on his father's head.