Chapter 16A few days later, on Sunday, Henley was in Ottawa again, sitting by his great-uncle’s bed, watching Ted’s expression. Ted was staring at the television on the dresser. It was a documentary on Alexander the Great’s tomb, which the host, a female archaeologist, believed she had uncovered in the Siwa Oasis in Egypt. Ted had always been fascinated by ancient tales of myths and legends, and tonight, he seemed happier than ever, watching his show.
Henley had kept his great-uncle company for most of the day, telling him about his stay with Mason, recalling details he’d forgotten in the course of the week, recounting every moment to Ted. Of course, his great-uncle had not expressed anything verbally, but in his eyes, Henley had seen curiosity and excitement, as though Ted had been reliv
