“Of course you are! You’re joining the Carter Clan as husband and wife. It’s only fitting that the two of you wait in the hospital with the rest...of the family,” answered William. Seeing the surprised look on Claire’s face, he added, “Besides, someone needs to drive us to the hospital. Daddy Ed is so excited he’ll probably crash into something.”For the first time, Dan found himself laughing at something William said. Putting a hand on William’s shoulder, he said, “Come on. Let’s go save Ed from. Yes or no questions. About anything. The deal is, after the question is asked, you wait 60 seconds to answer. Builds up a little suspense. Then the other person has to wait 60 seconds before asking the next question. It's a long flight. There's no rush. I find it helps if you have to think about it. With your eyes closed, if you want. No topic off limits, like I said. You game?" "Why not," she said agreeably. "You wanna go first, or me?" I offered. "You," she said. "OK, here, I'll time it," I. A short uncomfortableinterlude soon evolved into a hooting and hollering "life is so good rightnow," attitude, by all present. "Can we help?" was chorused by the threenewcomers.Linda knowing that Charlie also had been difficult for her three daughterssaid, "I was counting on your help."CHAPTER THREECharlie was now facing for the first time, utter defeat. This neverhappened before, he was always protected by some circumstance or another,but now no help could be derived from anyone in attendance.. She liked chaos actually. She thrived on it. Her life growing up was filled with abuse and a lot of one night stands. Hers was a common story. Sad but common. Growing up, her grandfather had sexually abused her and he wasn’t the last one to do it. A boy friend of her mother’s had done the same. Or was it Two? All the episodes had blended into one nightmare. Jan had blocked out the abuse as many do. She didn’t even remember it until a girlfriend mentioned to her that she had been abused. Bob had.