Bruce and I both went to college an hour down the road; big schoollittle city type of school. We didn't really hang out much duringschool, but we did ...et together during vacations. I was still trying toavoid punishment. During those times I noticed that Bruce's Mom, Jane,and I had more open conversations about home, girls and other stuff. Shewas more touchy feely too. I just thought it was the way that a real momacted and I have to admit I liked it.So after graduation Bruce and I stayed in. I wanted to whine at the loss and it confused the hell out of me. “You know where to find me if you change your mind. He stood and walked away. Before he left the room he turned his head looking back. “Oh and by the way. I hate what you’ve done to your hair,” and with that he left. I raised my hand to my hair. Oh I’m in trouble, I thought.****NATE****As I walked away, I started to think. Honestly, I couldn’t remember a time when Annabell wasn’t happy. That night when she came home looking. ..”“Don Sylvester, my family and I wish to express our condolences for your loss. Don Baptista was a good man and respected by my father and all who knew him.”“Thank you, Don Joseph. My mother and sisters will be pleased your family remembered them. And I thank you, Little Joe. I’m glad to have you as a friend.” I was Catalano and Little Joe was Italian but our words for formal greetings were the same in both Spanish and Italian. I knew that the formality of his statement meant it came from his. Once the elders finished, I took Kelli over my knee and added 5 swats with my hand. She wasn’t nearly done with what I had in mind.“Bend over and grab your knees. Bend a little more so that your butt sticks out further.”Each of the elders applied 5 swats with the belt. Kelli was sobbing but held her position through all the elders and me. 30 swats with the belt. Her bottom was a nice, deep crimson at this point, but I wasn’t done.“Kneel on the floor and bend over that coffee table.”“Tie your.