He had written about all the places he had been, and had sent them many pictures of the things he had seen. They had received pictures of the men and ...omen he had worked with, each with a note on the back telling who they were and what they did. Daddy had jokingly asked if any of the women received any "special attention." He had told them that that was strictly forbidden, but he had met several "interesting" companions on shore leave in the various ports of call. He had kept THOSE pictures for. A car was parked in their driveway.It belonged to their Aunt Margaret. She saw then and came running over tothem, her eyes a red and watery."Boys, you have to come with me. There's been an accident. You mom anddad are badly hurt," she exclaimed.The boys climbed into the back of her Dodge and they drove off into thecity. The drive was silent and still. No one spoke.When they arrived at the hospital the doctor greeted them and called theminto a small room."I'm sorry, but the news is not good.. Both of them were silent for the few seconds it took for her to do so, but then Carl spoke up: Yes, it is! But I will protect you from not knowing what masculinity is about in that context!”Linda sniffed at him. “I don't believe that your opinion about what men are is a heavy enough issue for men in general for that to protect us!”Carl looked at her. Then he said in a very low tone of voice: “I feel there's something to say about them just the same! And if the family I have don't agree with. Her given name is Patricia." Does Stella or Patricia know anything about me or the program?" I really needed to know."No, all Stella was told was that her mom might be living in the area. As for Patricia, we just found out about her yesterday, so I know almost nothing about her. All I can tell, based upon the others I have found, is that 99% of the adopted children are happy and with loving parents." You can count me in that 99%. If I had been given a choice of parents I wouldn't change them.