Karen asked this question about Chances Are...:
Did I miss something? Jacy's father Don may be a embezzler and a jerk, but he DID adopt and raise as his own the child of his wife's affair. Why did he deserve to be beaten to a pulp by Mickey? I know Mickey sometimes got violent without good reason, but this attack seems to be accepted as his due by Jacy and friends.
Heythere It's interesting that none of the reviews or discussions mention this aspect, nor do author interviews, nor do the three main characters talk about it…moreIt's interesting that none of the reviews or discussions mention this aspect, nor do author interviews, nor do the three main characters talk about it - which it seems like they would.(less)
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