My father has one here as well. My aunt's warned me a bit about him, and knowing he has a tendency to get in over his head...I worry about him. I haven't met the man yet, but I know we are going to have problems, particularly as he very rudely snubbed a message I attempted to send him. If he thinks to attempt anything like that on me...I've no idea what I might do, but I would hate it.
Is there any way to just avoid him? I've not really wanted to talk to my father, for other reasons, and just staying quietly somewhere out of the way seems to work fairly well for me when I want to avoid others.
Your mother? I'm so sorry to hear it. I was young when that happened, in my case, but I remember how cold everything felt. It won't be easy, but it becomes something you can manage, with time.
But, oh the rest of that...and...what? Can...are the cars meant to do that here? Surely someone would have told me that when they explained just how those WORK. ...He doesn't drink gasoline does he?
Ah, well. I've found some books I quite like here if you'd like ideas for something to read.