"Pete took a break, drank some water, and then went on."When Mom demanded Tim should bring some friends over to have sex with her, Tim really broke do...n and stayed in bed for three days. He was crying constantly and was without food. The only thing for which he left his bed was the bathroom. Tim could not tell you anything but he just had to unload the burden from time to time. I was only 10 when he started, but I was the only one he could talk to. He confided in me, and we used to sit for many. Plus you are trying to win a trip to the big game for me. I know youthink that I am not living my dream life, but I am. Blowing out my kneewas the best thing which ever happened to me. If I did not I would hadnever met your mom. I would not have my family. I know we are notperfect and have a huge issue now, but I believe that we can workthrough it.My son is becoming a man and I cannot be more proud of you."Only some of those words were true, Troy did not believe that the schismcould be repaired. Am I getting to be that age?I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can't afford one. So I'm wearing my garage door opener.I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it.I thought about making a fitness movie for folks my age and calling it 'Pumping Rust.'When people see a cat's litter box they always say, "Oh, have you. Please? Give me some money and then we'll go. I have a place." I don't think so, Gina." He shook his head sadly."W-What? Jack!" Mom stared at him. "You're my husband!" Not anymore," I told her. "Daddy belongs to me now." I won't give you money for drugs, Gina," he said. "I'll, uh, take you someplace, okay? Get you cleaned up and ... I don't know. We'll get you some help, okay?" No, no..." Mom shook her head. "I'm okay. I just need a little medicine." You fucked Gary, didn't you, Mom?" I asked.