However, my grandfather was a bootlegger.” He laughed.Just then a young teen bounded across the room and almost knocked over Alex. She put him in a ...headlock and knuckled his scalp.“And this is Bobby, my crazy brother."“Dinner is ready!" Anne said. "I hope you like Salmon.”“Ewww!" Bobby grimaced. “Fish again? Gross!”Alex put her hand over his mouth and politely said, “Sounds delicious, Mom.”oOoDinner was cordial and we all made polite conversation before Nick said, “I suppose you're going to ask. I turned and walked back up to the porch. I walked up the steps and inside shutting the door behind me. I walked over to the stairs and was about to head back to my room when mom called me. "Honey, can you come here a minute?" I paused at the fourth step as I turned to look at the walkway into the living room. "Ma I need to get ready for work." I called back, glancing at the clock. No, not the one I was discussing with Sarah. I work as a waitress, too. Which, I might be late for. Again. "I. The door opened, and Dave's plan fell from thought as the vision of hisGoddess came into view. She was dressed in a stunning dress, sparklingand perfect. Her hair done up, her smile radiant. She invited Dave in,and as he walked by her, smelling her perfume, he thought it was amiracle he didn't die of a heart attack right there. The night wentsmooth, with Kathy showing him little tricks and tips on how to do thingsright in class, she was charming, flirty. What she was seeing in him Davecouldn't. I want to do what I can to help you. I love your music and I love playing with you. But I’m not going to sacrifice my love on the altar of your success.”Cindy was crying and jumped up to run. I thought she was headed down the hall but she came around the table and slammed into me, hugging me so hard I thought my ribs would crack.“I hope one day you’ll love me like you love them,” she whispered. I know Rachel and Beca were close enough to me to hear her and I think, by the way she rolled her.