Jim and Lenny also had a dog, Tex. It was a mean looking animal, half Shepherd and half Lab, but he wouldn’t harm a fly. They both loved Tex and when there was a conflict between their parents, they would have to get the dog out of the area. Jim’s father was very meek and the only time he would let his anger come out was in the direction of the dog. When Jim and Lenny would run upstairs to hid from the fighting, Tex could usually be found sitting right in between them. As Jim grew older his parents fought more and more. Jim and Lenny became closer and closer as a result.

Jim was very popular with his friends and began to take an interest in music. They moved to a larger ranch home not too far from where they had been living. Through the years, Jim was very friendly and outgoing, but there was a piece of him he kept very much to himself. He never was real close to anyone and began to become a loner. He had friends and was popular with his schoolmates, but a part of him was always hidden. He kept all his inner feelings to himself. He was a very popular, but lonely guy.

Link to:”Why, Lord, Why” -  Part 2