Penley

Pfc. Shane D. Penley, 19, of Sauk Village, Ill., died April 6 at Patrol Base Copper, Iraq, from wounds suffered while on duty at a guard post.

Gulf War II 2008

• Army Pfc. Shane D. Penley, 19, Sauk Village, Ill.; died at Patrol Base Copper, Iraq, from wounds suffered while on duty at a guard post.

April 2008 2008

When I arrive for work, Penley does a double take.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

Not at blown-away Stephen, not at Penley — definitely not at Penley.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

Once every two weeks, Penley steps in for me and walks Dakota and Sean to school.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

ALL NIGHT I TOSS and turn, thinking about Penley and Stephen, and whether Michael believes me.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

While the kids are at school, Penley keeps me busy with ... well ... busy work.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

I, on the other hand, can understand perfectly all the ridiculously demeaning things that Penley says to me on a daily basis.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

As for stepmom Penley, she treats the kids like fashion accessories, to be seen adoringly at her side like an Hermès or a Chanel bag.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

Penley had me polish every piece of silverware for sixteen place settings, including not one, not two, but three different-sized salad forks.

You've Been Warned Patterson, James, 1947- 2007