”Recognizing a dismissal when he heard one, Scott stood up. He understood that Greg needed some time alone. For that matter, he needed some time alo...e to think about what would happen when Martha started dating. He extended a hand and said, “It’s hell being a father.”“You can say that again,” Greg said shaking his hand.Ted stood at the front door with his father waiting for his mother to make her way up the walkway. Turning to his father, he said, “This is going to be a disaster.”“You might be. Here’s some soup for you. Get better!’ He was about to log off the computer when he heard the notification chime indicating a private message. It was Emily. ‘Thank you for the virtual soup! It was delicious! Haha,’ He smiled at that, and started to log off again, and hesitated. ‘I guess it wouldn’t hurt to have a quick chat,’ and he sent back, ‘I do hope you get better soon. Is it a cold or something worse?’ Ding. ‘It’s a cold but my throat is really sore. (smile) ‘ ‘I hope you have everything. I very often stopped by after work to check on her, see how she was doing, and generally on the weekends, did a few odd jobs for her. Having Madeline as a friend, someone to talk to, made the days easier to deal with and not quite so lonely.She was also a very attractive woman too, and even though she was at least twenty years older than I was, I had in fact entertained fantasies about her, though I would never have acted on them.It was in the middle of the week that I woke to the sound of. "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."19. My mother taught me ESP."Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"20. My mother taught me HUMOR."When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT."If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."22. My mother taught me GENETICS."You're just like your father."23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS."Shut that door behind you..