“Your aunt called,” Laisha said. “She wants to know what you want for your birthday.” “Money,” Kelly answered immediately, not taking his eyes off his homework. “You haven’t given us many ideas either,” his mother continued. “I miss those lists you’d make when you were little. Always in alphabetical order.” “I can still do that,” Kelly replied. He thought a moment and glanced up. “Cash. Followed by gold, money, stocks, and wealth.” “Why do you need so much money?” his father asked. “I plan on blowing most of it on horse races. The rest will go to booze and rent boys.” Doug paused his game and
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