Something weird cracks on his face. Some folks call it a grin.
"Kim, I know you could have balmed me for what happened. I'm glad you didn't. As for Jack...you and I both know what he can get like when he's angry. How people get when they're angry in general. I've said some things to your father I probably shouldn't have but did, anyway, because I was angry and wanted to hurt him without throwing a punch. I didn't feel good about it later, but that was the only ammo I had then besides my own two hands."
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"Kim, I know you could have balmed me for what happened. I'm glad you didn't. As for Jack...you and I both know what he can get like when he's angry. How people get when they're angry in general. I've said some things to your father I probably shouldn't have but did, anyway, because I was angry and wanted to hurt him without throwing a punch. I didn't feel good about it later, but that was the only ammo I had then besides my own two hands."