Joey Diaz Father Novels & Stories

“His money has built a wall around him that he thinks cannot be breached. Behind that wall he doesn’t have a clue, no soul, no purpose, no nothing. With his wall of money in front of him, he’s still soulless but he’s got the power he needs to do what he wants and get away with it. And Joey is more like him than even he knows. Joey wants the power grandpa has but he doesn’t want to do the work to actually earn it. He just wants it handed to him on a silver platter. That’s what his mom taught him.” “You do realize that when we left this morning, we left him in the cell don’t you?” Breed asked. “If Blade’s men had managed to burn down the clubhouse they would have burned Joey up too.” “I wonder

LYZA Today is Gian graduation. Dad and Grandpa Carlos flew to the US two days ago to attend his graduation. Mom wanted to go, but she couldn't leave Sander for long. I want to go too, but I have a final exam today. I sigh sadly. But Dad promised to record Gian graduation to show it to us. I'm so proud of Gian. He got the highest recognition in his class. My parents were so happy. Dad even jumped in joy when Gian told us. Grandpa Carlos and Grandpa Phil, we're pleased too. It's a big achievement for Gian, and I'm so happy for him.

When my father spotted me, his expression froze for a moment. Then, slowly, a look of pure joy spread across his face.

"I am." "I've seen all your games. I have your jersey. My dad says you're the best player in the league." Sebastian's smile was genuine. "Your dad sounds smart." Leo beamed. Damian stood up. He looked at the other kids—all of them watching, waiting, hoping. This was normal. This was good. Then Mrs. Alvarez walked onto the ice. She was holding a clipboard. She walked over to Damian and spoke low. "Leo's father is the journalist," she said. "The one who was arrested. He asked if Leo could still participate. We said yes."

From lying down, Dionysus faced Zoey which made Zoey become unfocused again after seeing the ripped muscles on Dionysus' chest. "Why do you have so many jobs? Are all those legit?" "I have three mouths to feed, my mom and my two sisters who are both still in school. Well, make it four, including Azlan." "Where's your. . father, then?" "Dead." Dionysus' mouth fell open and was about to say something when Zoey interrupted him. "Don't say you're sorry. He died in a car crash while driving his own taxi cab in the middle of a rainy night because that's how he was. Always so hard working just to provide us enough. But, when he died, my mom died internally as well. She can't seem to work outside ou