It was quite a moment - I don't remember the specifics of what Rich did to him, but it was glorious and so well deserved. After Rich left program, Newton kept his parents on and they wouldn't speak to Rich till he came back. (and he was in AA and all) He didn't (go back). Meanwhile, his Dad got ill and died and no one contacted Rich. He found out from a neighbor of his parents. We went to funeral - and there was Newton, RuthAnn etc - and this man- who kept Rich and his Dad apart in the last months of his Dad's life had the balls to put his hand on Rich's shoulders, say "I am so sorry Son" (SON! I knew what was coming next!). Rich threw Millers arm off him, and shoved him or something. I do think Newton ended up on floor, not sure. Anyway, the asshole and that witch of his wife called the police, who showed up AT the funeral parlor, and then and there they pressed charges. (Planned to use it to get Rich back in, funny, funny court hearing followed) Some of this stuff - to repeat after all these yrs away from the insanity - just blows my mind to recall it was indeed the reality of my past. Hey, some joker? Guess we probably hung out if you were there.
Christy
