“Why? Is there a rule that says boys shall have short hair?” Megan asks as she wipes her eyes. Both Tina and Michael laughs.

“No, it’s not. I can have the hair I want, so can you.” Michael says.

“Dad’s just being an asshole… Don’t tell him that though.” Tina says and that makes Megan laugh. “Are you okay? Shall we play a game?” Tina asks.

“Okay.” Megan says.

“What did you pick out?” Tina asks looking at Michael.

“Backgammon and Checkers.” He says.

“Okay, good. I might have a chance at winning.” Tina says and stands up. “Come on.” She adds and holds out her hand for Megan.

They walk downstairs. Paul and Joanne is sitting in the living room on the couch and talking. They both look up at their kids as they make their way down.

“Michael, come here for a second.” Paul says. Michael looks up at Tina quickly. She nods. He then walks over to his father.

“I’m sorry I was so harsh. I apologize.” He says.

“Okay.” Michael says. He turns and walks over to the dining room table where they set up the games.

“You want to join us?” Tina asks, looking over at their parents.

“Yes.” They both replies. Joanne walks into the kitchen and gets a little snack and drinks out for them to enjoy. Paul takes a seat on the opposite side of Michael.

At the end of the day, they concluded that they had had one of the best family evenings ever.

Tina decided to tell Michael and Megan that she was moving home, the next day. And why she was moving home. She told her dad after Michael and Megan went to bed.

“Wow, so you might be leaving town then?” He asks.

“Yeah. But if I get into my first choice, then it won’t be that far away. Philadelphia.” Tina says.

“You’ll get into your first choice. You’re a smart girl who wasted way too much time at that company.” He says.

“I guess. I will try and get a job here until I leave for school. It will give me a little more to survive on.” Tina says.

“It’s a good idea.” He replies.

“You know Christina, there might be a opening at the school. The after school program. They’re looking for a computer skilled person to help out. Might not be as much money as you can get elsewhere, but, at least it will be something you like doing.” Joanne says.