Cassandra Chapter 1 - Learning to say Goodbye

Lenny taught Cassandra to drive during her first weekend from school. At first she was nervous and stressed but Lenny quickly showed her the ropes and she was driving like a champ in no time.

School was something Cassandra took very seriously. She did her homework every night and soon got on the honor roll. Her parents were proud.

Cassandra's high school crush was Javier. Her family didn't like him but he had Cassandra wrapped around his little finger. "I want to be with you! I just can't...right now" should have been his catch phrase. Mostly it was that he was affectionate and loving when they were alone but in groups he'd snub her.

Cassandra went stag to prom. She was crowned queen but her happiness was dashed when she asked Javier to dance with her and he walked away laughing. Than she spotted him with some other girl. She had enough.

She finally stood up for herself to Javier. She told him she was better than what he was willing to give "right now". He pleaded with her but she was firm.

And then Farrah died at 91. At first the family was sad; especially Lenny. But then they got a little bit crazy...

Cassandra started playing in leaves while Lenny was singing in the rain. They were an odd pair. Junior just drew into himself.

Than finally...graduation day! Cassandra was excited! She already had plans at the university and felt confident about her future. She was valedictorian and voted the most likely to have a large family. She laughed at that one.

But then...halfway though the graduation our beloved Lenny passed away. Apparently he was holding on until he could watch his little baby walk across the stage for her diploma. Luckily their last name starts with A so he didn't have to wait long. He was 94. This put a real damper on Cassandra's plans. Now she had to think about her brother Junior who was still in high school.