This had been the case for quite some time. Patricia would interject and intervene in their family matters if she thought Bill wasn't doing things appropriately and wanted to provide him with some guidance.

It always seemed Like Julie was at fault in the end.

“Maria did nothing wrong, in any case. Do not construct a mountain out of a molehill," Julie said.

Vivian felt a twinge of envy.

“Do you honestly consider Maria your daughter, Mom? She is my substitute, to put it frankly. She's only here to wed the Wilson family’s handicapped son in my stead!"