I Hold My Father's Paws

Description

Jason Carmelke's father has decided to make a life-altering change so dramatic that it draws Jason to his father's bedside, their first encounter since his childhood. There, he discovers just how irrevocable a change is coming, and Jason must decide exactly what love and loyalty really mean. Shortlisted for the Aeon Award, "I Hold My Father's Paws" appeared in The Year's Best Science Fiction #24 and has been translated into Russian. "I Hold My Father's Paws," a short story, is also available as part of Space Magic , an award-winning collection of science fiction and fantasy stories by David D. Levine.