Chapter 286

Stephano was sitting by Patty's side, when he felt a hand touch his shoulder. He believed it was William, and stood up to give him his seat. As he turned, he thought he was dreaming; his parents standing there.

"Mom, Dad, what are you doing here?"

"Mister Free said he owed you a favor. I guess we are it."

"I had been hoping for a miracle, and this is one I never thought I would get to see. I hope I can have one more. I have tried everything I can think of to get Patty to come back to me. She will not listen to me, or anyone else. Her mother came to me in a dream. She said Patty was the smartest person she had ever known; she was even smarter than William. However, she was as stubborn as she was. She was also as insolent as William. When she and William mated, they brought into this world a wonderful little girl. She grew into a true beauty, but they also had a child that was as stubborn as a herd full of 'Mules.' Believe me d