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For what shall it profit a man if he gain a kebab and a cold beer and an awkward parental substitute and lose his own soul?

Good to see that you ignored the obvious temptations and did the right thing - cast Jeff aside like a used wankrag once he had outlived his usefulness.

Live, learn and grow son... I can call you son can't I?

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hahaha certainly father

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I see from previous posts that you've accepted such offers from father-figures before me.

I must insist that you reject these deadbeats and accept me alone as the one true paterfamilias and eternal daddyman.

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hahaha I, Samuel P Biggsleby, former son of Dave Bigglesby, am most willing to accept you and you alone as the one true paterfamilias and eternal daddyman.

My only condition is that I am your one and only last-born descendent and sonnyjim, and I am afraid I will require biological proof that you have expelled any other claims to your considerable inheritance, born or unborn, by the time the clock strikes highnoon - where we'll meet outside the townhall for a game of catch. That is all I have to say on the matter

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Apr 4Liked by Wrong Channel

Wow… this is one of the most entertaining story series I’ve ever read on Substack. I also hope dad’s doing alright out there.

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Thanks very much mate! It was pretty bloody entertaining to live too. Yeah, me too, me too

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Apr 4Liked by Wrong Channel

What a story… brilliant!

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Thanks A.d!

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Omg! I love all the stories I’ve read of your so far. Hope Dad is okay out there in the world. “The intimacy of this week-long relationship was moving at a pace that would unsettle even Craig David.” 🤣

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I really hope so too! haha met this dad on Monday, kissed me on the cheek Tuesday, we were making love on Wednesday and Thursday and Friday and chilled on Sunday

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😅😂😂😂

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haha that's part 3

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May 14Liked by Wrong Channel

Sam, I read 'em both, nice! The trousers going down was quite a tense moment. I hope the guy's leg was OK ... sounded bad. So strange how people cycle in and out of our lives. Since you asked, here's one I recommend, also quite family-themed. https://open.substack.com/pub/randyosborne/p/a-rotten-toe-and-family-codes?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1cyzm

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Thanks! I’m glad the tension came across. Yeah me, too. Poor bloke. I really enjoyed that, I’ve subscribed.

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Apr 5Liked by Wrong Channel

Looks like someone took 'fake it till you make it' a bit too literally! Well written… it’s definitely a must-read.

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Thanks Sue! I appreciate you letting me know

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Apr 4Liked by Wrong Channel

Haha this was hilarious, cracked into a smile and audible laugh a few times throughout the piece. While not having the homemade dinners or kebab will sting for a bit, I'm sure it's for the best... if Dad hung around long enough for a third post on this story I'm not sure if I'd like where it went next.

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Thanks very much mate - and appreciate you letting me know!

haha the thing is, still to this day I don't know. Everything he did was right on the threshold of acceptable. Ok, he's calling us, son.... maybe he calls everyone son? OK, he's give me money.... maybe he's just really generous. Ok, he's asking for a kiss... Well, dudes kiss dudes on the cheek in Argentina, maybe that's normal to him

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Oh gosh. The unease is palpable. Eek. A story that hits at the heart strings on many levels.

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