According to Jim, his little boy began to cry at the airport in Paris when he sensed that Jim was leaving the European country. He writes:
“A man is not supposed to cry. I believe it principally. Kids know with a certain primordial instinct beyond logic when there’s a parting. My guy started bawling for no apparent reason. I gave him a warm bottle at the airport, kissed him and his mama and walked away abruptly. I’m gon hold myself together till I’m in the comfort of my seat. I’ll cry quietly for 20 mins.
“I hv my oversized shades to obscure suspicions, no worries. ??. A quick dab with a handkerchief as if I were wiping sweat then I’ll order a stiff gin and tonic and mentally calm down as I’ve trained myself to do. See u in a couple of months my guy. Apparently, Papa is not as strong as he deemed this particular principle.
Love is stronger. It is unquestionable. Back to work. Back to my regiment to get rid of the daddy weight ?
