David felt irritated to see Gerald. He rarely missed an opportunity these days to get involved in family matters. It was none of his business to be there. David glared at his mother in disgust. "Mother, what is he doing here?" He grunted, not even bothering to hide the resentment he felt towards Gerald. 

David's irritation flared as he turned to face his mother's friend. Gerald rarely missed an opportunity to insert himself into family matters, and given the tension in the room, David ...