“Stepsister anyway, not sister.” “Well, I'm not sure it makes any difference, but... So you're going after Jill then? You okay with me and Ashle...y?” That was a tough one. Brad would have rather it been the other way around, but he couldn't admit that to Jarrad. “I guess so but you treat her right, okay?” “Oh yeah, I will, she says no, it's no. I'll behave myself, I promise.” Jarrad was ecstatic. Ashley was easily the hottest girl he'd ever been with, even if he hadn't gotten into her pants yet.. When a business exploits its workers or forces us to purchase overpriced and deficient merchandise, you will become aware of it. Let's clean up corruption, rid ourselves of the rotten demagoguery of the ruling oligarchs and take control of our lives once and for all. Join us if you wish to be warriors for a new just time. We are the FITZ." A black flag waved in the wind in front of a sunrise.The FITZ applauded self-appreciatively, sitting in Billy's headquarters space. Only Gina and Joseph. I began working out. I started being more assertive. And now, I have a girlfriend. With maybe another on the way. But the main thing was, I changed things.I thought Beth was doing the same thing. She was going to change her situation. She didn't like it, so she was going to fight her demons head on. It was one of the things I loved about her.I thought she would go to therapy. She'd work through her issues and make a change. Suddenly, she wanted to talk to a priest and trust some God to do all. “Okay with the female contingent. It’s your party.”I nodded an assent. Leading the way over to Terry, which was our guest’s name, I welcomed her. I kissed her on the cheek and said, “Hi. I’m Jimmy. Let me introduce you to everybody.” I took her arm and led her through the room. In about fifteen minutes, Terry had blended in like a long-time member of the group. Very personable young lady. Some of the group was beginning to pair off as I led Terry to a makeshift bar. Bobbi and Debby had joined.