Some people are so poor , all they have is money . - Bob Marley JD looked at the message from his dad asking him to call . He never did this . Certainly never texted him during school . Walking away from the group of friends , he called his dad . " What are you doing ? " Bob asked . " I'm at school . " JD replied as if it was the most obvious thing . Which , since it was Tuesday morning at nine thirty , it was . " Oh . I thought you graduated . " " In May ." The teen said as the bell rang . " I've got to get to class . " " Oh , well , call me when you're done . We'll grab lunch . " JD pulled his phone away and looked at it as if the object was stupid . Shaking his head , he held the phone back up to his ear . " I get out at four . It's high school . " " Okay . Dinner ? " " Fine . I'll check with mom . " " Why ? " " Because unlike some people , I go home every night . Text me when and where . " Rolling his eyes , JD ended the call . Shoving his phone back into his pocket , he walked into the classroom and went to his history teacher and swim coach . " I was on the phone with my dad . Sorry . " " Everything OK ? " " I don't know . He never calls . " " Go call your mom . " She smiled at him . " Thanks , coach . " He nodded and walked back out of the room . He went to a small atrium and called his mom . " Hey , sweetie , is everything OK ? " Helen asked over the phone . " It's all good , mom . Dad called me . " 1/4 2:56 pm PPPD . Chapter 19 : Bob " During school ? Is something wrong ? Is the baby OK ? " JD smiled . Bob had cheated on her for their whole marriage . Had kids with other women . Left her for a woman younger than Jaxon . And yet , she was concerned about his baby . " He wants me to go to dinner . " " I'm going to the gym after work . I'll just grab a salad or something . " " OK . Love you , mom . " " Love you , too . " JD went back to history class to learn about how the Magna Carta influenced the American constitution . And then lunch followed by physics , calculus and then swim practice . At some point , he got a text telling him to meet his dad and step mom at Pier and Beam . Pier and Beam was a high end seafood restaurant that sat over water at the end of a Pier on Lake Mascorro . He was not a big fan of most fish , but he could certainly tear into red fish or salmon . After swim practice , he went home to change into a nicer outfit . Bob was a prick and would not appreciate being seen with his son in faded jeans and a t - shirt . JD grabbed a quick shower and then pulled on what he called his swim meet outfit . Khaki pants , dark blue Oxford shirt and slip on dress shoes . Coach insisted on a tie . Bob was not getting one . JD arrived at the restaurant and found a place to park . Bob would have used the valet service . JD did not have the money for it . Only recently did he discover how hard his mom worked to make sure that he had everything that he needed . And to be able make sure he had everything he wanted for his senior year . Class ring . Invitations . Prom tickets . Spending money at competitions . Football game tickets and spending money , Bunny was right , he was a selfish jerk . On the other end of the spectrum was Bob . Bob had to have the newest and nicest of everything . He leased 2/4 : 56 pm Chapter 19 : Bob his cars and received a new one when the next year model was released . Tailored suits and monogrammed shirts . He was important . Even if it was only in his own mind . It was no surprise when Bob was tipping everyone and telling JD to order whatever . Even suggested whiskey . Like an eighteen year old should have whiskey and then drive . He wondered if his dad had always been like this and as a kid he had never noticed . " So , your dad tells me that you're a mechanic . " Summer smiled at JD as the meal was served . " No , ma'am . I'm still in high school . Jaxon is the mechanic . " He replied kindly , thinking that she just had them confused . " Sorry , I promise I'll get you all sorted out . You're going to school to be a teacher ? " " No , ma'am . That's my sister , Jolene . She's married to a cop . I'm going to the Navy in July . " Bob grumbled something and motioned for another drink . The waitress nodded and disappeared . " At least you're doing something with your life . " That was pretty much the whole meal . Summer trying to get to know him . JD being polite . Bob drinking more than he should and making snide comments . The woman was only four years older than himself , between Jaxon and Jolene , but was trying to be a good stepmother . JD didn't have the heart to tell her it was not necessary . Maybe they could just be friends . He did want to be in his little brother's life . Or was it a sister ? He couldn't remember Bob ever saying . Which made JD think it was probably a girl . Summer asked about Helen and JD told her that his mom had started going to the gym . He was proud of her . After the first visit , she had almost quit . But her new friend , Owen , had talked her into trying again . Now , a month later , you were really starting to see a difference . Bob flagged the waitress down for yet another drink . Dessert was brought out by a large man in a black long sleeve shirt and gray slacks . Tattoos peeked out at his cuffs and collar . Bob dismissed him easily enough . Whoever had hired someone that had tattoos should be reprimanded . " Sir , I will be more than glad to get you another drink , but the bar has cut you off . " The man said placing cheesecake in front of the three . " I demand that you serve me . " Bob slurred . " I'm afraid , I can't . " " You'll regret that ! " Bob said standing up . His head barely topped the large man's shoulders . " I know the 3/4 2:56 pm Chapter 19 : Bob owner . " " Uh - huh . " The man said crossing his arms . As if summoned , the manager appeared . " Do we have a problem ? " " This overgrown baboon won't serve me ! " " I believe that the bartender has cut you off , sir . " The woman said . " I know the owner ! " Bob screamed . " Would you like me to call the owner ? " she asked with a grin . " That won't be necessary . " Bob mumbled . " Oh , no . If you are unsatisfied with your service or food , Mr. Reese would want to know . " She said sweetly as she dialed her phone . The large man just smiled at Bob as he answered his phone . " Reese . " Chapter Comments V Viking Goddess 7 days ago oh that was perfect 3 Reviews > Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!