“Just because he’s my son doesn’t mean he doesn’t carry his own weight around here!”

The gruff paternal announcement was accompanied by a disapproving frown.

“I’m sure he had a good reason for leaving the job unfinished.”

“Scott, stop trying to cover for him!”  The disapproving frown deepened into a fierce glare.  “Besides, what makes you think there’s any sense of responsibility behind that reckless, cocky……….”

With a broad grin, Scott interrupted this burgeoning tirade, “Because, Johnny, the kid is just like his “Old Man’’, and I’ve known HIM for over twenty years!”