Then he finally told us he had won the best salesman of the year award from his company and that the prize was a week's holiday at a tropical island r...sort for the whole family we just sat stunned.Then Mom said she had nothing good to wear to a fancy resort and Sue joined in saying she also needed some new stuff like bikini's and beach wear so I just upped and joined in the chorus for some new stuff as well. Dad then said we had two weeks to get organized before we left and to hit the stores. I can’t sleep with them doing it in the same room and making the bedsprings squeak. I let them know I was awake, but Carol just told me to leave, enjoy the show or go back to sleep. She is being a brat about it.”“I will talk to your sister in the morning. Okay?” I didn’t think through my next statement because all I wanted was to get back to sleep and my dream, “Why don’t you get in bed with your old Mom, and we can both get some sleep.” Brad mumbled something under his breath and walked around. You are entitled to such perks… she cant help but raise her brow to that statement but she kept bowing her head even lower…not knowing that hes taking note of her every action…What I cannot tolerate though is one forgetting to eat on time…and eating the food they were given…for me. its being disgraceful… She cannot believe what shes hearing…but she knew better than try to defend herself in the middle of his speech…you are old enough to be reminded that you must eat Ms. Acres…I dont want to hear. Emma just raised an eyebrow in reply to my question, her amusement evident. I wonder how long would it be before I stopped embarrassing myself in front of her.She replied, a hint of a smile still present on her face, “I like spending time here, David, among familiars. A feeling I think you will appreciate, now that you have one of your own.”Unsurprisingly, I found myself agreeing with her. I was vaguely aware of the presence of a second core at all times within myself. Even in the short time we.