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at all.  I guess she got scared that I may actually get custody of my own children.  The only thing she happened to tell me was that she didn’t want the children getting confused.  She wanted them used to me not being around, I guess.  I told her that was unfair.” 
    Billie advised, “They will end up being a lot more than confused.  The only thing that I can tell you is, wait and see what the judge decides.  He could vote in your favor.  There are a lot of single fathers these days.” 
    Bobby complained, “I came here to get my mind off of my problems.  I guess that is useless, as well. Why can’t Kelly believe what she sees with her own eyes?”
    Billie declared, “Funny how things turn out, I am supposed to be helping you to be optimistic.  Some help.” 
    Bobby asserted, “Let’s finish the game.  Whoever loses, buys the drinks.” 
    Billie grinned, “That’s a deal.”
    Billie was close to winning, but decided she would let him win.  It was the least she could do for him, to buy the drinks.  After a few beers, Bobby started talking negatively again.  She had to reassure him.  She had to do it without getting his hopes too high.  If he was to lose his children, he could blame Billie.  She tried to change the subject to what she did in Myrtle Beach.  It reminded her of the decision she made.  She told him how she felt about the situation.
    Bobby pleaded, “You can’t quit on me now.  Who else could survive the whole heart wrenching story? They don’t know as many of the details of this as you do.  Besides my kids, you have helped to keep me going.  Could you reconsider?”  Billie couldn’t say no after that.  She went over to the jukebox and found a song that she thought would cheer him up some.  He instructed, “Never mind the jukebox, there’s a song I want you to hear that I finished writing today.  Come with me.”  They left the pool hall.
    Where they ended up, wasn’t that far from his ranch.  He played the song for her.  He articulated, “I have a good time performing.  It’s a little strange singing to just one person.  I couldn’t even do that for my wife.  But, I never feel like I’m doing a job on stage.  I tend to come alive and people get to know me from the stage.  You are one of the fans that I can make an exception for, obviously.  I just want to entertain people, to help them take a break for a while, to laugh, to cry, and rise above the big issues and little problems that they want to forget about now and then.  Except now, it’s me with all of the problems and controversies.  All of that used to be important, but now I know it comes fourth in my life.  Maybe I decided that too late.”
    Billie knew he was having a major meltdown.  She wondered what would happen next. He was very vulnerable and alone.  She was not going to take advantage of the situation.  Bobby thanked her for listening to all that he had to say, no matter how dull.  He made sure to show her how much he had appreciated her sticking around.  Billie spoke, “Are you sure that you want me to stay here a little longer?”
    He indicated, “I would really be glad if you did.”  He continued, “After you told me that you had planned on leaving me alone, and not hang out with me anymore, I finally realized how good you have been to me and for me.  I don’t want you to disappear anytime soon.”  While he was trying to convince her to stay, her mind began to wander.  She created images in her mind.  They were almost like daydreams.  The picture in her thoughts was so clear; she discovered that it was coming true.  What once was a fantasy was occurring at that exact moment.  It was too late to turn back then. He may not have been hiding anything from Kelly, but he would be now. If anyone found out about what Bobby had really done, he would lose his chances for custody.  Billie felt so guilty.  She knew it was Bobby’s fault as well.  But, she didn’t have to