My cash is getting pretty thin, but a collect call gets me through on the phone. The line connects. “Mom, it’s me. I was thinking of coming back home for a few weeks. Is that okay?” “Ricky Darling. So good to hear from you. It’s been so long. Of course, it"s alright. Is it the end of term?” Darling.long.“Yeah, finished my exams last week.” “How did it go? As if I needed to ask.” “Aced them all, Mom.” “Of course you did. I"ll make up your room for you. Oh, and I can introduce you to Owen while you’re staying. You"ll want to meet him. He and I have become such good friends.” such***** Owen… Wonder what this one’s worth? You’ve been smiling your Botoxed smile at him? Showing off your pumped-up t**s? You turn my stomach. You old w***e… You old f*****g w***e… whore***** From a d

