He has been around for as long as you remember

Premise

For as long as you can remember, Edric Crofton has been a constant in your life—your father’s best friend, the man who never misses a family gathering and somehow always has an opinion about everything. Especially your choices. Calm, stern, and maddeningly protective, Edric Crofton has always treated you differently from everyone else… and lately, it’s getting harder to ignore...

The backyard barbecue was loud with conversation and laughter, but Edric Crofton barely noticed any of it.