I would walk into the house and she would call me daddy.The first couple of times it bothered Tia and she would say, "That's not daddy, that's Uncle J...ke." Then Mia would grab my legs. She wanted me to pick her up which I always did and she would give me a kiss. Chi never missed what was happening.We began doing things as a family in the house or outside together. The kids loved playing outside. I had a little money saved and wanted to buy the kids a few things to play with. They lost most of. But something had changed, now I really liked the girl; not as a possible bed partner but because she was a fascinating young woman. I really enjoyed listening to her express her ideas and ideals, her goals and dreams and somewhere along the way I began to want to be her mentor, her teacher, her friend, and hell yes even her adopted uncle.I didn't expect to hear from Kathleen that afternoon but the next morning she was sitting in the outer office when I got to work at 6 AM."I'm so sorry Jason.. On the other hand, if you were serious about your comments, see me behind the shop after work, and we will discuss the situation in more detail."Both Jay and Joey looked in wonder at me, but Joey started to sputter. Finally, he said, "Hey, Jimmy, that was supposed to be funny. I'm sorry that it didn't come out that way." He put out his hand and said, "I was just kidding. Okay?"I shook his hand and figured that was the end of the confrontation. Later events proved that not to be the case. After. After work on Thursdays, I play racquetball with the guys followed by a drink or two at the local bar. It was close to 11 when I got home. I was surprised when I found my in-law's car parked in the driveway. Although they only live three hours away, they have never just showed up at our door, and that is something my wife would not keep a secret as she knows my mother-in-law Betty and I have never gotten along. Betty was a first class ball breaker who took great pleasure in putting down my wife.