"The deep-fried turkey was delicious." Vanessa said politely. It was the last day of 1984; New Years Eve to some but to Vanessa it was the day that she hoped would take her full circle. She was going to talk to her dad and it was going to be 'real talk'.

They were at Scotty's apartment. Scotty had taken Crash, Ginger and Ty to see the miniature train display downtown.

"I read about deep fried turkey and always wanted to try it," he said. They were at the kitchen table. ...