" She then left to go pick up our k**s and spend the day at her mothers.Lisa was not gone long before John told me that he needed to ask me for a huge...favor. I listened as John told me about how he was dedicated to making his restaurant a success. John explained that his marriage failed because he spent so much time working at the restaurant. The restaurant was his life. He went on to explain that in general he was very happy being single, but there were times that he wished he had a wife.. She’s not there anymore. Like some how it all died.” “Why you so frustrated, especially after this morning? Thought you got all that frustration out’your system.” “Frustration? You wanna talk about frustration? Let me tell you about it. I have that feeling everyday from my family. I’ve got more demands on my life than when it was just me. Besides mornings with you, there’s no time in my day that I consider mine. I get so mad when I think of time and energy I spend on all of them. I try hard to. . After a few months of this relationship, Mom and I were in bed one night and Mom gave me the news that she was pregnant. “ “WOW, I’m gonna be a Daddy,” I yelled. “Well, we are going to be a Mommy and Daddy, and you are supposed to be a big brother, remember,” said Mom. She had gone out purposely on a couple of dates, and although she hadn’t been to bed with either guy, we knew that we could just say it was a one-night stand situation, if anyone had the temerity to ask. “Mom, don’t you worry. " Two words: sour grapes," she grinned. "Admit it. I whupped your ass."That line of conversation continued even as we ventured outside, on the way back to my dorm. The rain had ended, and the sun was out in all its glory."I hate to break it to you, Inez," I told her. "But I let you win. And I'm gonna let you win the next time we play, because you're just so damn cute when you're gloating."May 11, 1983It was right in the middle of finals week. I certainly had a lot on my plate right now. Besides.