playing in his yard and how much he wished they could leave. But mama knew that it was me and yelled right back I guess. I dunno, I just went back to playing. Dad was always angry when he came home from work.. and that was a big lie about there being no liquor... i remember there was always enough liquor in the house for him. It wasn't long after that dad left. I don't know where he went or anything, but he left. And things got lots better after that point. well, at least for a little while. He came back one day, i remember i was seven and said he wanted to make up for things, for leaving like that... he stayed for while, and mom was really happy, so was i... but then, one day, him and mom got into a big fight... mom sent me over to samuel and lia's place to stay. when i came back the next, my dad was gone again, and this time, mom was hurt. badly. Mrs. Cloudwalker drove her to the hospital to get checked out, i wasn't allowed to go, but i had fun, samuel and lia showed me how to use a bow and arrow that day. that night, i stayed with my mama and she told some very good news. i was gonna have a baby kid to play with and look after. and honest to goodness brother or sister, not like samuel and lia and michael but one of my own blood. i asked mama
