This story is about a lovable boy named Joey, and his adorable Chihauhua, Pablo. Every day, Joey has to take a patch and put it on his arm. He needs the drugs so he doesn’t “get crazy”. He only wants to be a normal boy. His parents divorced and Joey now lives with his mother who works at a salon. Joey’s dad had problems with taking drugs and drinking too much beer. However, Joey told his mom he wants to visit dad, even though he has problems. Mom was not comfortable with this idea.

But, mother drove Joey to Dad’s. Dad lived with his mom, who also has serious drug issuess. She is always wheezing, and has to have an oxygen tank. Joey loved being with his dad, they went to story book land, played baseball, and much more. Every once in a while joey would call mom. Of course, like every child with divorced parents, Joey wanted his parents together. He eventually finds out it won’t work out. Dad purposely got rid of all of Joey’s medicine packets. And Dad made Joey promise not to tell his mom about anything they are doing. Joey is scared, and he wants to go home.

Blogged by: Sophia R