Gerald believed he was not a total monster like everybody thought. At least those people who knew his real identity. But he had to be one under some circumstances. His position demanded it from him.
Otherwise, he still considered he was a decent human being deep inside. What her mother taught him still resided inside his heart, only overshadowed by his father's influence.
But somehow, meeting Ethan shed some light in the darkness that cloaked his identity. Somehow, he had recovered some humanity when he felt his love, despite the short time he became a father to him.
Still, it was not enough.
"Yes, Mike." He quickly answered his call, knowing that it might be urgent. His friend was not likely to call at this time for social calls. Either it involved business or trouble. However, most of the time, it was the latter.
