Race With a Heart
Chapter 171: Little Paul

Chapter 171: Little Paul

There might not have been any rational reasons, but there was hope in Kevin. Paul Denning was a good guy, intelligent, with a nice personality and a noble heart. He would be a good little brother to Jack, who missed Paul so much. But has Lambert signed up for this program at all? Was he trying to find his little brother? Moore shouldn’t raise his hopes.

"It’s true that you may discover something that you don’t quite like," he told Denning. "Your hopes may be completely lost on reality. But since you’ve come this far, I don’t think there’s any point in stepping back now. So what?" he asked, "Are we opening an envelope?"

Paul Denning nodded. He was clearly excited and nervous, but Kevin’s presence encouraged him. He opened the envelope, began to read the document, and announced:

"I have a brother. I have an older brother. It’s... Jack Lambert. But probably not this driver ... "

Kevin Moore snatched the papers from his hand and began to read. He had to see for himself! He had to check if it was this Jack Lambert, or if it was just a coincidence of names.

It ... It ...

It really was Jack!

"Did something happen?" Denning worried. "Professor! You’re pale! "

"It’s him!" he announced eagerly, not in Moore’s style at all. "Yes, it’s him!"

"Who? This driver? "

"Remember when I told you about the friend who lost his little brother? Remember I said I was friends with the people at the Fergus Stables? That’s him, phone number, date of birth, everything is correct! God, you really are little Paul!"

Denning looked at Moore as if he was crazy, and several people started to look at the man who disturbed them at lunchtime. Kevin apologized to them and lowered his voice, although his heart was filled with joy. He gave his friend the papers and started explaining.

"Jack Lambert, the driver of the Fergus Stables, he is a dear friend of mine. Jack grew up in an orphanage. I don’t know much about his time in the orphanage, but I do know that Jack had a younger brother named Paul. When I saw you for the first time, you seemed strangely familiar to me ... "

"I have noticed it. I even asked Sullivan if I looked like anyone. "

"Sullivan doesn’t know Jack privately, only from TV, and the likeness I’m talking about isn’t just physical. How would I describe it... You have a similar aura. Similar vibrations are flowing from you. I can’t believe you really are his brother!"

Denning stared at the document in front of him that told him that a certain Jack Lambert, who had reported his DNA as a member of the missing person’s family more than four years ago, was his brother.

Over four years! That long his older brother tried unsuccessfully to find him. Maybe longer. If Paul hadn’t been afraid of being disappointed in finding out no one was looking for him, he would have been linked to his brother four years earlier.

Connected with brother! With a real brother!

Denning blushed. He saw Lambert live twice. The first time it was in the hospital when Steve Paxton was fighting for his life. The second time was during the investigation into the death of Rita Evans. This was the first time Paul spoke to Jack, who bluntly told him he was gay.

"Kevin ..." Denning asked very timidly without taking his eyes off the sheet of paper. "Are you dating Jack, you know, as a couple?"

There was silence for a moment.

"How did you guess that?" Moore asked.

"I do not know. The way you talk about the drivers of the Fergus Stable, how much you commit yourself ... "

"Is ... this a problem for you?"

Denning shook his head. He smiled warmly. The smile was exactly like Jack’s.

"No, I have nothing against relationships between men, but if Jack Lambert is indeed my brother then you are kind of like my brother-in-law. It’s a little sudden."

"Right?" Moore laughed. "Jack is a wonderful man. I’m not saying this as his partner. Jack really has a good heart and a good character. I’m sure you will like him. "

"Will he like me?"

"For sure! He will be very happy to find out. But wait, will he also get this notification?"

Paul Denning nodded.

Perhaps the notification is on its way, or even in your mailbox. How surprised will Jack be?

Kevin felt like an idiot who couldn’t stop smiling.

He looked kindly at Denning, who had just discovered that he had a family and that the family really wanted to find him. It even turned out that he had already met his older brother, talked to him and knew quite a lot about him.

"Are you a little shocked?" he asked gently. "I would be."

"A little," Paul admitted. "It’s a strange feeling. I’m glad, but ... I don’t know. I have an older brother, it wasn’t a dream, but what about my parents? You say my brother grew up in an orphanage too. Why then were we found separately? I mean, when I was found, my brother wasn’t with me ... "

"I wish I could answer these questions," said Moore, "but I can’t. I don’t know if Jack will be able to answer anything too. When you were separated, he too was just a child and his memories may be disturbed. "

"Yes, I know," Paul admitted. "I’m getting nervous. I want to meet him, I want to talk to him, but ... "

"You don’t need to rush," Kevin remarked mildly. "Jack is your biological brother, but your family since you can remember were your adoptive parents and now your wife and your baby. Jack is someone new to your life, and it’s normal to be afraid. You are not sure how much you want him in your life. "

"I’m also not sure if he will want me in his life. My brother is a famous person after all ... "

"Your brother is the best man I know. He sees good in everyone and treats everyone with kindness. You will find out for yourself when you are ready to meet him."

Paul Denning nodded.

"You talk about him as if he were ideal."

"He is for me," admitted Kevin. "Maybe I’m funny about it, but that’s how it is to me."

"Forgive my question, it may be too personal, but you must love him very much?"

"Very," Moore admitted. "We’ve known each other for a little over a year, but during that time Jack began to fill my life. I guess you can actually consider me your brother-in-law. And I am very glad that you are."

Kevin’s words were not exaggerated. The young policeman was a good man with a sharp intellect and a noble heart. Anyone could be glad if such someone belonged to their family.

Family, real family - Jack had always missed her. Now, at last, he will be able to get to know the already forgotten taste of family warmth. He found his brother, who was already married.

"You are really enjoying it," Denning remarked in surprise.

"Very," Moore admitted, and he knew perfectly well that his eyes were shining with joy. "I just realized that Jack also had a sister-in-law and a little nephew or niece. He will be delighted because of it. He will be so happy!"

***

Taking the last bend, Martin felt like a real winner. It is true that he was the second to cross the finish line, but not the last, and it was a real success for him.

The idea of ​​the race came from Allen in the morning and surprised all three active drivers and all the mechanics. Only Steve stood relaxed, arms folded behind his back, smiling mysteriously like the Mona Lisa. Abe said both younger drivers need more experience when the track is crowded and they need to work on their environmental awareness, so there is no better way to do that than a practice race. No doubt the experienced chief mechanic was right, but why did he say both young drivers needed a lesson? After all, he knew Martin was only here for a moment. Perhaps he was just saying that, or maybe he didn’t want to point out Don’s mistakes so publicly and used Martin as a cover?

Anyway, Martin felt a stage fright overwhelming him. He loved to drive but didn’t like the feeling of competition. Not any more. He looked at Steve and felt even worse. He knew he wasn’t a good driver and he didn’t aspire to the title at all, but Paxton’s eyes at the thought of seeing Martin racing shone like a little boy about to see his first race live.

Steve rarely had such delightful eyes. Probably he was really glad to see Martin racing with his stable mates. Martin could understand him, after all, he himself felt a great deal of excitement when Paxton appeared on the track. It was a very special kind of pleasure.

’Okay, I’ll do it for him’ Martin decided, and he made the second decision that he would do anything to do his best. He knew Jack was no match, but Don was definitely within his reach.

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