Old Parker's courtyard suddenly blazed with light as dusk fell. He hadn't gone out of his way to invite anyone to the gathering.
In Old Parker's heart, no matter how many people came, as long as his wife could feel that he hadn't forgotten her, it was all worth it.
Old Parker had been in Hell's Kitchen for almost two years. He'd gone from a retired old electrician unable to find work, forced to take odd jobs to save up for Peter's tuition, to a highly respected deputy director of the Punisher's Office.
The stern Frank Castle made Old Parker's gentleness stand out all the more!
Ask any student at the school who the best teacher is, and what would they say?
Most of them would tell you that Dad Parker is the best teacher in the whole school.
Old Parker was very happy with his life now. The work suited him, people cared about him, and the pay was good. Most importantly, he'd met many children in need of help here, and discovered that he really could help them.
There was nowhere else like Hell's Kitchen, with so many children deprived of affection. Sometimes, a little warmth was all it took to change their entire lives.
Watching those children set off on different paths in life with his help filled Old Parker with a satisfaction that was hard to describe.
Old Parker hadn't expected many people to show up, but starting at five, people began arriving on the street one after another, bringing gifts and well-wishes.
There were teachers from the school, parents of students, and the gang bosses who were a common sight in Hell's Kitchen.
Old Cage stood beside Old Parker, lending his support. When Old William, the owner of a bar, arrived with his men and