The Whittaker Saga

  The last week of fall seems to be a week of birthdays in the Whittaker households. Not only is William born early Sunday morning, but a few hours later, Emily too goes into labor, giving birth to her second son who they name after her father: Edward.  Emily is delighted at her little boy, and Frank too is enamoured with the little bundle of joy. Standing there, holding his newborn son in his arms, he feels... family orientated. Perhaps he can change? Perhaps he can be home more with his sons and wife. Be a present, and loving, father the way his own father was? Who says it's too late to change after all?    For a while, it seems hopeful. John is delighted at his new baby brother, Frank vows to spend more time at home, and Emily is feeling hopeful about the future. Only addiction is addiction, and while Frank has the best of intentions, his body has other ideas. Frank insist he does not have a problem, however. He can be at home more if he wants to. So what if...

  As summer turns to fall, it's time for baby John to turn into a toddler. Emily has of course invited all the family to mark the day and spoil her precious little boy. As a proud father, even Frank stays at home that night, toasting his little boy and hosting the party as only someone with high charisma can. For John the best part of the night is to be read to sleep by Abigail. For Emily it is to have Frank at home for a full evening. It's a good night, and when the guests have left, Emily and Frank woohoo for the first time in a long time. Emily hopes this might be the first step in turning things around. Perhaps now, Frank might want to be at home more? The next morning, as Frank heads off to work, Virginia gets up early to make breakfast and get John ready for his mother. Once awake, Emily spends her day with John. To get out of the house, she heads over to her parents house, spending some time with her mother before heading back home in time for Frank to return from w...