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J.A.M. - 12. Chapter 12
J.A.M.
By: Wesley Lewis
Entry 36
Today was the visitation for Mr. Ford. It was weird seeing him lying there in the coffin. When mama and daddy died I didn’t get to see their bodies because of the accident. He looked so peaceful. I asked Mrs. Ford if I could put something in the coffin with him. She asked me what it was, and I showed her the lure he taught me to make on our first fishing trip. She told me I could and when I did it felt like he was taking a piece of me with him. I didn’t cry at the visitation. I held it together until I got home then it was like a dam burst. I didn’t eat much that night. Pop and Dad didn’t push me to do so either. I’m glad they aren’t forcing me too either. I surprised Pop tonight telling him I loved him. He cried, I cried, we blew snot out our noses like the men we were. It felt good. The funeral is tomorrow so I better get some sleep. Or at least try to anyway.
Entry 37
Well, today sucked ass. It was so hard saying goodbye to Mr. Ford. For some reason it was harder saying goodbye to him than Mama and Daddy. I guess it may have been contributed to the fact that I was only eight at the time and didn’t fully understand what was happening. I’m glad I got to say goodbye to him. He was the happiest foster home I had until they placed me with Pop and Dad. It’s amazing how far I’ve come in the two weeks. I didn’t have a boyfriend, I didn’t know I was going to have another father. I love both of those guys and I think I’m easily falling in love with Phillip. I’m scared to tell him that though. It’s not that I think he will freak out but it’s more like I’m afraid I will freak out. I don’t know why, but it just seems like something I would do. God, it sucks being in love not knowing what happens next maybe I should talk to someone about that. Maybe I’ll talk to dad about it tomorrow.
Entry 38
Well crap, now I’ve got an appointment after school tomorrow with a quack. OK so maybe I’m being a little harsh there calling him a quack. His name is Dr. Hawk. I think it’s funny because he was Dad’s psychologist after Mama left him. He stopped seeing him after he met Pop. So hopefully he can help me with this problem I’m having. School has been good lately. The great news is that Wesley gets to come back in two weeks.
Entry 39
Well now I’m even more confused than ever. Apparently, I have an abandonment issue brought on by confessions of love. I should explain what that means. The last thing I told Mama and Daddy before they died was I love you. By the time I got to the point to where I was to the point I could say it to Mr. Ford, he had a stroke and I had to leave. Doc said that’s why I’m scared to say it to Phillip. I think that’s total bull honestly. The one constant for the past eight years has been Phillip. He should be the easiest person to tell I love you to. Pop had been a constant factor in my life off and on since birth, but it still took a while for me to say I love you to him. I guess it was easier to say it to Dad after finding out he was my bio-dad. Maybe it’s just hard for me to say I love you to people I’ve known longer. It’s a bunch of psychobabble to me. I’ve asked Dad and Pop what they were going to do for my birthday on Monday, but all they would tell me is that they have something planned and it was a surprise. I guess I’ll have to wait to find out. Phillip said he had an extra special birthday present for me. Now, I’m excited to find out. Usually me and Philip just told each other happy birthday and that’s it. Phillip says that now we’re boyfriends that ain’t going to cut it. He said we should do something more personal for the person. He is so sweet and considerate. I can’t wait to find out what he’s going to get me!!!
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