It was a full-on family dinner. Dwayne and Patti joined the rest of the crew. Alicia was off on tour. George was the last to arrive and there was no mistaking the fatigue on the guy.
Russell had to comment. “Dad, how many guys do you have working at the shop right now? Last I heard it was eight plus three apprentices. Why are you working your butt off when you have all that help?”
George looked at his son and smiled. “I like what I do, what I did, and what I hopefully can continue to do until I join your mother and brother. Why stop doing what I love?”
Bernice took the opportunity to segue into her reason for dinner. “Maybe, gorgeous husband, because there is a young lady who needs foster care and a stable home life.” She went on to explain everything Mary told her about Rebecca. “She a
