And Retta, with the helpful understanding of Shorty's girlfriend, Brendelle, is able to sort out some of her confusion and accept the fact that independence does not always mean rejection. No one is hurt, though, and the event helps remind Shorty of his responsibilities. The tensions among the siblings culminate in a near-tragedy. Retta feels unappreciated and frightened by her strong feelings of resentment.
roy, torn between his brother, whom he idolizes, and his sister, whom he loves, finds refuge in food and fantasies. Johnny finds a new friend and acts distant and rebellious. But suddenly Retta's carefully controlled world begins to crumble. Retta is determined that they won't "grow up ignorant" and is pleased with her ability to find interesting things to do for free, like being secret "night swimmers" at a neighbor's pool. He is not a mean father, or even an uncaring one, but he is exceedingly negligent, leaving his children home alone at night while he works.
Their father, Shorty Anderson, is a country- and-Western singer intent on fame and fortune. Now that they're on their own, Retta has full-time charge of the boys. Retta Anderson had cared for her two brothers, Roy and Johnny, even before their mother's passing.
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