It’s snowing heavily outside when I come down to eat breakfast. Pop-pop walks away with his empty plate, looking pretty much like he did yesterday when his sister passed away. I wish I knew what to say to him to make him feel better, but that sort of thing is not my forte. I barely…
Rest in peace, Sophia (Wade) Talla (Day 40 – Day 1.3)… wife to Duane Talla and younger sister to Quincy Wade Jr.
Father Winter: Forgive me. Maybe this will make up for it. I open the gift even though nothing will make up for Father Winter being hot for my mom. It’s a yoga mat. I’m into fitness, so I appreciate the gift. I thank Father Winter and go to check out my other presents. There’s one…
I return home to find ma acting strange. Prosperity: *anxious tone* You’re back too early. Kai: *confused* Too early for what? Prosperity: Uh – nothing. Happy birthday! Ma gives me a big hug, leaving me even more confused because we already celebrated. She has to be up to something. Prosperity: I have a gift for…
As far as I’m concerned, my father is just some asshole that could never be bothered to even try to get to know me. I only met him once, and seeing him was like looking in a mirror. We have the same brown hair and bluish-grey eyes. If I can help it, sharing the same…
Kai Banks was raised by his single mother, Peri, who took care of him alone while working through college. His father, Craig, never showed any interest in ever wanting to get to know him. Kai has always been the “good” kid despite his circumstances, but there’s a lot of anger bubbling just under the surface…
After an incredible night with Waddell, we both get up early the morning of Kai’s birthday. He needs to get back to his dog, and I have a lot of planning to do to help Kai celebrate his big day. I slip on my robe after Waddell has left, thinking about how tough it is…
Kai arrives home from his last day of high school with good news. He’s now a straight “A” student. So naturally, he can’t wait to tell his mom and grandfather, but the rec room is calling his name, for now, so he heads down for some online gaming with friends. I’m in the living room,…
Q meets Tammy, Gladys, and Frank at the card table. Frank: Now you know you don’t play cards, Miss Tammy. Tammy: That’s because you haven’t taught me yet, Frank. Quincy: I can teach you. Tammy: *looks up from her cards* I’ll take you up on that, then. Q takes a moment to explain the rules….
Q wakes up first thing in the morning and runs to the main house just as the snow begins to fall. He wants to prepare a good breakfast for Kai and Peri before they leave for school and work. In the process, he reaches level 10 in the cooking skill. Daddy has just finished cooking…
