I'm with you, Jay. But she didn't see what her husband did to Adam as abuse, only an attempt to save him. Because he refused to be saved he is in effect 'dead' to her, although very much alive, while her husband is indeed dead - something she doesn't want to accept.
Thanks Flesco. An interesting take on the Ma Pa relationship. You could be right as Adam was always more likely to blame his father as he was the one who carried out the beatings.
Does Adam want to turn the funeral into a media circus? Another interesting thought.
I'm sure wanting to know more about what did happen to A&T must have helped with the turnout, but the completed forms indicates an actual interest.
Adam's parents - or their church - seems to be one of those that follow only certain things in the bible.
Thanks Glennish. You're evil about not changing their wills but it would be poetic justice. Actually, they are probably the sort who wouldn't make a will.
Somehow I don't think the police officer would be welcomed either.
I think she hopes that what she has said in the note may make him decide not to come. Am also of the view that she wouldn't want the service marred by a scene, hence the note now in the hope he'll either not come or if he does, stay clear of her.
Have no idea about the legal situation, but I guess the church could refuse him admission. Then though there is the possibility of a scene.
I guess 'sad' would have been the nearest to how you feel after reading it, but I can understand the mixed feelings as I was trying to create a contrast.
As we turned from the mail box to walk back home a thought struck me. I had, to use an old saying I'd heard somewhere, almost literally dodged a bullet today. There was no knowing when another one might come my way so I had to try and live my life to the full from now on.
Troy and I were walking holding hands as we usually did these days. I let go of his and stopped walking. After a couple of paces he also stopped and turned to me with a puzzled expression on his face.
“What's wrong?”