. thistime. I have told a few whopping stories in my time, but this wasn't oneof them."It must be kind of weird for your dad," Jason pointed out, "I m...ean,with your mom looking like a teenager and all..." Yeah," I scowled, not sure how I could tell this or if I even should."He couldn't exactly handle it..." Oh?" Jason asked.I hesitated a minute, then said, "My dad's a normal...not Twisted oranything. They had me right out of high school and I guess he didn'tcare about Tina's twist then. But. .. , if there is a next life, I'll be with them once again.Next morning Frank was up and on his way early. Day followed day and a month later, Frank Hardin having made good time, was nearing the jumping off point where the people preparing for the long trek westward were forming wagon trains.At this time of the year, the prairie flowers were in full bloom. They daily served as a poignant reminder to him of a happier time. They became his constant companions on his solitary journey for the next. As I say being Gay was not a popular thing, but fortunately for Steve a year or so later Freddie Mercury (Rock band: Queen) died and suddenly it was okay to be Gay and things go slightly better for him.After his “Coming out” his Parents got divorced and his Dad left the family home; I was never sure if it had to do with Steve being Gay or not, but it seemed the timing fitted perfectly, but who knows what caused it? Once we left school we started work, gradually I visited their house less. Ryan wasn't the worst of the guys Chloe's mom had brought in, but he was definitely one of the creepiest. He just gave off that aura, like he was mentally undressing you every time he looked at you. She slung her backpack over her shoulder and walked out the front door as fast as she could.*****"Holy shit, dude. It lasted that long? It was a Monday night!"Sandwich crumbs flew out of Justin's mouth as he talked. Lunch break was only half an hour, and Mrs. Gracelynn had kept him late after class.