This story begins when Jack first meets the Mercer family, but his old past won't let him go just yet. It's about Jack trying to learn to have a normal life, figuring out what normal is, and the Mercers learning to live with him. Main characters are Bobby

Jack never made it home for Ma's funeral. ab·er·ra·tion n 1: prevents light from being brought into sharp focus, disenabling the formation of a clear image.

Once upon a time, Darry had a handle on his place in the world; but little boys grow up, nothing lasts forever, and age is relative.

ap·er·ture n 1: an opening, as a hole, slit, crack, gap 2: a man made opening that controls the amount of light admitted.

Loosely related drabbles concerning four brothers and their relationships...or lack thereof. [Nickname]

PreMovie story. Teenage Jack decides to test his ability to stay awake. Drama should ensue.

Secrets are a nasty thing. Hiding one could hurt more than just the person keeping it. But it wasn’t meant to be that way. Their normal lives are about to be turned upside down and there is no turning back. Rated for content, not language. Collaborated.