we used to come out and visit together. but we had an argument, and they put keep-aways on us. so i just want him to know that i'm sorry that i ain't ever been there, because i know that is the reason why he is going through what he is going through. so i'm basically apologizing for not being there. >> the two men may not have much time to reconcile. edmonds jr. is about to leave the jail to serve a 30-year sentence. edmonds jr. could get the death penalty if found guilty. when told of his father's apology, he was surprised. >> it is just something hard for me to believe. i will be nineteen this year, that is the most mature pa ever heard my daddy said. i ain't never heard him take responsibility. that is unbelievable, that is a major move in his life. making me feel like he do kind of give a darn right now. i would just love to hear him say man, i blame myself for what