Rex tried to stop drinking and said he would for jeannetes birthday present. Lori said he had tried before but he could never stay off the booze. Jeannete thought this time would be different, but eventually found the bottle again. Jeannete heared heavy uneven footsteps on the front porch. Then her dad walked in and fell over the coffee table the kids tried to help him up but he just whirled his fists around and asked were they sorry ass mother was.