“And the friend convinced the friend to give me a cheap deal for the few weeks I’m here.” “So you didn’t just return to the family home,” ...he said, quelling her trepidation as he flicked a light switch and ushered her into his spare living-space. “Impose myself and my laundry on my poor grey-haired mom? Is that what you think of me?” He shut the door behind them. “I might not be chasing suburban respectability like some, but I have my pride.” “Hey …” she protested, trying to stave off the fear. "Oh, Mom. Sure, I'll be fine. Go, have a good time. I'll probably go to bed early, I'm tired." 'And I may have company when I go to bed, ' was part of her thought that she did not include out loud. She walked her parents to the door and kissed them before they left. Laughing, she added, "Don't be out too late, now. Remember your curfew. And don't make me call the police to come find you!"All three laughed together. This was a family full of love.A few blocks away, Janelle's Dad was talking with. I am about to learn just how far that rivalry really goes.“I am serious, Bella. You got to fuck Ben all through high school and college," my Mom pleaded. "He's mine now, and I would appreciate you not taking advantage of his loyalty to you."“Whoa…wait a minute,” I say to myself. Did my Mom just say that Aunt Bella had been fucking my Dad, Aunt Bella’s little brother, all through high school and college? I wanted to jump in and ask questions at this point, but I knew that this was the wrong. ”“Sorry. I forgot.”“One more thing, Bill.”“Yes.”“The president of our guard agency wants to talk to you in his office.”“Why doesn’t he just have you fire me?”“I don’t know. Look, Bill I think this is as crazy as you do.”“You think it’s crazy. I’m going to get fired. May I use you as a reference when I look for another job?”“You bet, Bill. I wish I had a lead for you right now.”Four days later, when the swelling in my eyes began to clear I reported to the president’s office. He was sitting.