He watched the parents and their children wandering around the campus with a frown. The sons and daughters wanted to declare their independence despit... fears of the great unknown. The parents wanted to keep their sons and daughters from growing any faster than necessary. The resulting conflict was demonstrated with sharp words, sullen gestures, and foul language. He hated the damage they were doing to each other, but he was just one person.His thoughts were interrupted when a young man stopped. With Frank having taken the Slate Snake out of the room, things got back to normal and we got dressed and headed across the river. Jenn was still giving me strange looks from time to time. Junior met us when we tied up the riverboat and inquired if Jenn was okay."It's not funny! I was scared half to death!" Jenn told him rather loudly, which just caused Junior to crack up. Jenn turned and gave me a furious look, before stomping on up the float, without another word.The worst was yet to come for. " Bob said slowly. Mom stared at him for a moment. Then she picked up a long vase and lunged at Bob - going straight for his face. Bob ducked. I jumped grabbing her but she managed to throw it at him and kick him in the ribs. "You bastard! You married me while you were still married to that bitch!" Mom yelled, still kicking, trying to break free from me. Bob cowered behind the expensive dining table. I now had an arm around my mom's neck while my other hand was on her boob. "Fuck you asshole!. He stood abruptly from his seat. "Jewel, I need to see you in the conference room. NOW!" he demanded as he walked away. I smiled to myself as I followed him, knowing very well that everyone would be speculating (correctly) about what would be happening in the next room. I played coy and knocked briefly, then walked inside the conference room, my back facing him as I turned to shut the door. My intentions were to ask him what he wanted, but I barely had a chance to shut the door, when I felt his.