Re: Marty and Doug
Only the fact that he wouldn't say anything negative about his brother kept hm from pointing out that aspiring to be like George Washington or John Kennedy was nothing like aspiring to be a junkie like TJ or a criminal like this Ray, regardless of what other qualities they might possess. "Different ideas of what's important obviously. I would hope that if I stayed at home, I'd have reached the White House and so would one of my children, but since there is no risk that I'll have any at this point, then the point is moot."
And here he thought that Savannah was insane, but he had underestimate how insane her husband was. "West Coast beaches are not really known for exclusivity or even beauty. I liked my beach to come with sunbeds, waiters and very few people, but I'm perfectly happy staying by the pool and drinking."
Doug smiled. "My family has beat unlikely plenty of times in the past." Besides, they never needed to talk, because talking led to arguments, instead they could just drink, or argue, or get high in some cases. "But thanks for the offer and I seem to be monopolizing your time. You really don't have to stay with me."