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"He has earned this great privilege not because he is rity, traditional values of honesty and great love of justice and his coifted attorney call me father" Jacob choked on his emotions and had to pause He looked down so that the people would not see the tears falling froain straight into the audience, continuing his announcefaith in my ability to act on your behalf Thank you… Thank you sincerely"

Having ended his speech Jacob nodded his final thank you to the listening audience and then quietly left the stage as a second round of applause and standing ovation occurred Jacob Ellis had ended his short-lived political career, and now he could concentrate on his failing health

"Now this is a first…" Marla exclai her out to lunch for the first tiood to you…" Jayden said as he sat down across from his mom

"Well this is the first ti to pay for it too"

"Was I really a neglectful son?" He asked once they had ordered their food and aiting for the waitress to bring it back

"Not neglectful… The typical child who thinks a parent's life revolves around hiranted" She teased him

"Not true…" he immediately pouted and Marla couldn't hide her sh No matter how old he was, it was still like he was her little boy

"Hey e to broach the subject as they enjoyed their lunch

"Sure what is it?" She asked while peppering her steak and potatoes

"Why coet over my father" he cautiously asked and was surprised at his ht on by her nearly choking on her food at his inquisition Quickly Jayden was up on his feet and around the table patting his mother on the back

"Here… here drink some water…" he offered afraid that his words had startled her As soon as she caught her breath, she took a few sips of water helping the food to get down the right pipe