He was a plain factory laborer with no particular skills who was always working, and often worked the night and mid-night shifts back to back (night s...ifts paid more than day shift) to make enough money to support my mom and I. So dad and I never really had a "father-son" relationship. He never treated me badly but he just never had time for me to treat me any way at all. Mom was my love and total support.We didn't have a TV at home when I was growing up, and when we were at home and not out. Once she was finished putting on her make up it was time for the dress she was planning on wearing It was a long champagne colored gown with a matching jacket that she had ordered from JC Penny's That she thought was so pretty it had a plunging neck line that just barely showed any cleavage the top portion was done in satin and the jacket has cutouts along the edge it made her feel petty when she put it on. Then she got out the shoes that she had bought just to go with this dress they were. They really enjoy them.While riding into Arizona Ann asks Will, “Why did you give the soldiers one of both styles of blanket each?”He grins as he replies, “We had to pay them something for all of the help they gave us in making blankets each evening. However, they’ll use them at the Fort and when on patrol. The canvas one as a groundsheet and the other as a top blanket. Once the other soldiers see them they’ll want them as well, and they’ll tell other troops too. So a few blankets as pay now. As Tom cleared their tables with an arm full of empty bowls, he felt a pinch on his bum. He spun round to catch the daughter blushing. Her parents not noticing, looking the other way, distracted by Captain Brown walking up and down, looking every part the Top Dog Captain.After they had finished the cooked portion of their breakfast the father spoke to Tom, “We’ve enjoyed the hospitality and have booked another night, what is the chance of maybe a fishing trip, just for me and the lad, nothing.