We dated and were public about being a couple. But the only time he ever wanted me was when he struck out with someone else. Which wasn't often. Then ...t was call good-old-spread-em-anytime Renee. 'Hey Renee, go screw the freshman geek so I can pop the cheerleaders' cherries.' I'm such a slut. I'm sorry." She finally ran down and Brenda kept holding her while she sobbed."That bastard. I can't believe he'd order his girlfriend to screw someone else," I said."It's not the first time. And he's had. "Basically, a recession is when people lose confidence in the economy, for whatever reason and, consequently, curtail their spending for extras like cars, houses, luxury items, recreational things like vacations or going out to eat as much or going to the movies as much. In short, a recession is when, for some reason, people sharply decrease spending money. Does that help any?" Not really, Dad. What's the big problem with people spending less money then they did? I mean, I'm always listening to. ’ He would give me a ticket. “Don’t I what?” “The records silly. Bring with you about 7:30?” “It may be 7:45. I’ll need to make a ‘phone call but I believe I know where the records are. They are 45’s, do you have a machine?” I asked, giving no thought to what I was saying. Benney was beside himself. He cursed me. I could hear his mother in the background, telling him to control his language. “You’ll have to call Sandy,” he aserted. He called Joyce for the number and called me back with it.. Unfortunately, those beautiful eyes were rimmed with red from crying.I stood up with arms spread, inviting her to me. We hugged for a minute, her sobs begging anew as fear started building inside her again. Nodding to James, I excused us and we went to the TV room. I took her to the big futon across from the TV and got comfortable on the big pillows. I patted the cushion next to me, motioning for her to get comfortable next to me.Renee lays next to me, her head on my thigh. Her long blonde hair.