Chapter 1542

John said, "You know, the tallest dude I've ever seen is Lucas. The first time I met him, he seemed like a giant to me." The first time John laid eyes on Lucas was when Stella and Lucas tied the knot. Back then, John was just a little squirt, either in second or third grade, barely reaching Lucas's elbow. Standing at a solid six feet and two inches, Lucas was like a real-life giant to the young John, leaving a lasting impression on his young mind. Stella said, "Wait till you hit college, kid. Step out into the big, wide world, and meet all sorts of folks. You'll see there's always someone bigger, someone better." John challenged, "But how many guys out there can really measure up to Lucas?" Stella fell silent, pondering. It was a hard truth: not many men could match up to Lucas's caliber. The ones she knew were all from Lucas's circle - the rich hang with the rich, and the good-looking roll with their own kind. John asked, "Is Lucas going to join us for New Year's again?" Stella