Son of a Critch — Season 2
As summer fades and a fresh school year begins, Mark finds himself navigating a whole new landscape of experiences. It's not just about textbooks this time – he’s tackling milestones like trying beer for the first time, facing his first real conflict, and even venturing into the world of jeans! With each step into this expanding world, life gets undeniably more complex for Mark.
The news arrived like a sudden gust of wind. Meanwhile, Mike Jr. wrestled with the task of telling his father he had left school.
The shadow of a threat lingered, a chilling promise of violence after school. Mark found himself caught in a web of escalating tension, the casual cruelty of another’s words echoing with potential harm. Meanwhile, Mary discovered a stark …
Determined to maximize their contribution to the 24-hour fast, the Critch family found their plans unexpectedly derailed when the refrigerator broke. Suddenly, they were forced to prepare all their meals at once.
Mark, seeking a change of scenery for lunch, left the school grounds, unaware that his afternoon held a surprising turn. It was there, amidst unfamiliar faces, that the Fox brothers extended to him an invitation to partake in a drink – his …
He delved into the family history, tracing lines of kinship with meticulous care. The past unfolded like a complex tapestry, revealing patterns of connection and divergence. As he researched the Critch lineage, a sense of uncovering hidden…
A visitor to his mind loosened his usual restraints, and Pop’s academic performance suffered. He found himself battling his weight, struggling to fit into his trousers as he grew larger.
The storm’s aftermath brought a strange clarity. With the power out at the Critch house, secrets stirred like dust in the dim light. Mike Jr. discovered facets of his parents he'd never known, unearthed after the historic tempest had swept …
For Spirit Week, students were permitted to wear jeans. Mark, however, lacked a pair. Meanwhile, Sister Rose selected Mary for the choir.
The school trip to France offered Pop an unexpected opportunity to revisit a past life. While the children explored the sights, he found himself drawn back to the shadows of his younger days, the world of bootlegging and Al Capone. Meanwhil…
The air hung thick with unspoken things, a quiet hum beneath the surface of polite conversation. He hadn't expected to see her here, amongst the muted colors and gentle shuffle of lives winding down. Yet, there she was, seated by the window…
The day he was to meet the Pope, he fell ill. And so, he attempted a deception: feigning health to carry on with his plans. Meanwhile, a competing radio station sought to lure Mike Jr. away from VOCM, a move that deeply saddened Mike Sr.
Mark's father was arrested, and Mark pleaded with him to refrain from reporting the incident. Simultaneously, Pop and Mary engaged in illegal cable theft, utilizing a descrambler.
A tremor of anticipation ran through him at the news of Halley’s Comet, yet the enchantment fractured when he learned Fox was leaving. The promise of a new restaurant near the Critch house cast a shadow, hinting at an inevitable shift in th…
