You plant your crops, then you leave and don’t come back. I will tend it, and leave a mark at the road to let you know.’ They looked at each other...again. ‘When you see my sign, you come and harvest. You will bring me $1000.00, Then you leave again.’ ‘Why do you do this?’ the one man asked. ‘And why for so little?’ ‘I can’t have you giving me away, and that is all I need.’ He smiled, seeming to understand. There was a short conversation in Spanish, they all began to nod. Maria stepped out of the. That was ‘kid’s stuff’ were adults now and that time is gone.“Well ok. Is tonight too soon? I asked.“No, Tonight’s great by the way Romeo is supposed to come over from Jacksonville tonight and stay the weekend. His salon in Jacksonville is raking in the bucks. He is a regular Vidal Sassoon over there. He does all the rich bitches that live on the beach and he does more than just their hair, if you know what I mean.” And he reached over and punched me in the arm.I did know what he meant. Romeo. Before Carlix can even try to tell them that he just wants to enjoy a meal in peace. The other starts talking again, ‘You don’t look like a pirate, or at least one that has gotten payed, you aren’t enjoying yourself enough for that’ ‘You out of work? There are plenty of ships hiring down at the pier. ‘Dark Waters’ is even looking for hands, so if she has openings I am sure others do as well. You should go look for work there in the next few days, that is unless you enjoy having empty pockets’. Got a lot on my mind." You and mom got your stories straight, but it's not the truth is it daddy," said Jessica. She saw him take a deep breath."Jessica, some things are for adults to deal with and some for young people like yourself. This is one of the adult things. You'll be brought into the loop if it ever seems useful to do so. Okay?" I said. I could see my tone of voice left her frustrated, but oddly a little less worried. Her daddy would take care of things; he always did.I parked in.