He hated that you had more ability than he did. He tried to beat the compassion out of you and make you in his likeness.”‘So, you will let him win... You will prove that you were nothing without him propping you up. You will let him use your childlike love for him and your desire for him to love you, to win against you in the ultimate game of life. Do you wish to die and let people remember you as being as foul as your father was?’‘Who is going to believe me that it was not who you were, who you. We’re going to keep being a part of this.”“General Franks here. Good to hear from you, Lieutenant. You are to be known as Group 5. What Cadets do you have and how are they positioned?”“Sir, I have the under twelve bunch. They are spread out at least one per ship with the bigger ships having two. Curtis and Bill say hi Sir. (the two boys shouted out “Hi General!”) They are with me in the 995. Without them, we would still be in West Seattle.”“You have Lucy there?” General Franks asked.“I’m here. " Let's go have something cold and wet at the Union. I want to hear your life story." I can't imagine why," Charlie laughed. "You'd have to look pretty far to find a more boring one." I'll be the judge of that. Come on, I'm buying."As they walked toward the union, Charlie couldn't help but wonder that Marty had never fixed his eyes too long on his face.They both got large iced teas and sat at an outside table. As Marty flopped into a chair across the table, he asked. "Were you the bottom twin,. ’‘Why did you stay with him?’She looked at me and smiled.‘Who would have taken care of you if I hadn’t?’It suddenly hit me how much she had given up for me and I reached forward and pulled her to me in a close hug.‘Oh mum.’ I breathed into her ear, ‘I’m so sorry.’‘Don’t be, you were the light of my life…..and in many ways still are.’We held each other close and then she whispered something that I will never forget.‘You know, if you had ever asked me or made any move or suggestion about it I.