The day after Christmas, George was still reeling from a gift he thought was for Kathryn, but turned out to be as much for him, too. The night Billy came to see him at his office, George was not working late. He spent the day closing projects and saying goodbye.

When he returned from Omaha after Billy’s fight with Kayo Bill Brennan, he had a long talk with Kathryn about his career, their relationship, their dreams and his. They talked for hours, into the early morning. They cried and they laughed, but most importantly, George was sober minded about everything. Billy had heart and he was the best fighter that George ever saw. It was true that there were brawlers out there with greater talent, who were stronger, and more successful; but when it came to grit, passion, and determination, Billy stood ab...

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