Chapter 22: In Other News
In the midst of all my personal drama, good things have been happening in the family. Joy asked me to bake a birthday cake for Ava. I mean, before I...
In the midst of all my personal drama, good things have been happening in the family. Joy asked me to bake a birthday cake for Ava. I mean, before I...
I know that I have issues. But I also know that I need people to help me work out my issues. I’m not too stubborn to think that I can...
The day after the last time I invited Adalyn to spend the night was the worst day of my life. She was still home when I got home from work...
“Joy…I gotta tell you something.” “What’s up, little bro? And why are we whispering in the bathroom?” “Stop acting silly. This is serious! I need your help.” “You need my help?...
Shortly after Ava was born, we celebrated Avery’s birthday. I must admit…for an old dude, he looks good. I wish he’d put some clothes on sometime though! Actually, we celebrated...
Hey people. This is Donovan, but you all can call me D. I’ll be taking over this story from here on out. After all, it is MY story, right? Yeah!...
I really hated school. I hated my life! I didn’t feel like a teenager at all. Neither did Donnie. We were forced to grow up all at once. There was...
Life was rough, but we made the best of it. We were never late on our bills. We always had just enough to keep the lights on, feed ourselves, and...
“Joy…why do you always pick the flowers?” “Because I enjoy it.” “I thought mom said I’m supposed to take care of the flowers.” “You should, but you’re not old enough yet…little prince.” “You’re...
Sandra and family finally make it past the grief stages and move on with life. Joy becomes conscious about her body and wants to lose weight.
Xavier Pruett, a man of vision, ambition, and conviction. May you rest in peace, and may your legacy live on forever!
Xavier receives a special gift just at the right time.
Xavier is troubled about his impending death which drives him to spend more time with the family, make more money, and teach Donovan about the legacy.
Dononvan surprises the family when he ages up, and Sandra celebrates her elder birthday.
Sandra discovers that she is pregnant again, and Xavier hopes for a boy.
Xavier had been thinking about his life and how he had a short number of them left. He came up with a plan so that he would always be remembered throughout the generations.