For a while we just watched the Devil Rays who had an at home series against the Red Sox. I was hoping Tampa would push Boston a few games farther beh...nd the Yankees, but more important, I had my eyes out for Tino Martinez who the Yankees had traded to the Devil Rays two years ago. Dad was upright in his recliner; I sat nearby and slowly drinking my beer.By the third bottle, plus the one with the pizza, I got up my courage. "What's gong on, Dad? For a while your letters were so cheerful. Then. Tears well up in my eye's as your hand print slowly appears on my cheek. "Daddy, I spent most of it," I say through falling tears. You've never struck me before not even a spanking. "On what? More whore clothing? You don't pay for anything around here." "Clothings, shoes, stereo equiptment, a car, the list goes on Daddy" my voice shakenly says. "YOU CUNT, you bought a car? Where do you keep these clohes? In your room?" You hand tightens in my hair, I wince."No Daddy," my voice hesitant. . He didn't want to go to college. He was a homebody whopreferred to stay at home and take care of the house. He was really goodwith kids and was going to school to become a teacher, but he wouldprefer to have kids of his own and raise them. But society didn't approveof that and so a job as a school teacher was his best option.Jimmy preferred strong successful older women who didn't have time or thedesire to do the house work. This is why he and Marlo got together. Hewas attracted to the strength. Now, since Candace has convinced him to for sure come to the wedding, all may yet work out for the best,” she said.“Well, hopefully. I mean she’s got him coming over here to talk about stuff. So, I guess there is no doubt he’s going to be coming to the wedding, but more than that...” he said.“Yes,” she said. “I think you’re right.”They were seated where they usually sat when having a family conference. Nobody said anything for the first half minute or so. The elder Willis’ were oh so well aware.