Chronology of Events in Kavin History - Case Study Example

Roy constantly told and thanked Clare for bringing his family close, as Clare is a firm believer in family, and therefore hosted every holiday, birthday, etc…with the exception of Thanksgiving which Cathy hosted annually. Roy and Diane were also grateful to Clare for bringing Judaism back into Michael's life. Roy constantly told Michael that Clare was the daughter he never had. He explained that Clare was always there for them; always available, hosted events at her home based on her belief in family values, and always was doing little things for them which they appreciated.

In contrast, Roy referred to Cathy as his “shitty daughter” and referenced her lack of interest in them and the fact that she did not get involved with family events other than to show up. Roy often told Michael that Diane would spend days crying over her relationship with Cathy. Roy and Diane did not disparage Jeff; with the exception of saying he was selfish. They did question his lifestyle, his secrecy surrounding his lifestyle, and even asked him if he was gay. Roy did often comment how Jeff and tanked Greenblatt’s Deli, and that he could not even enter at times to avoid being upset, and would pick up his paycheck in the parking lot.

Primarily he was upset with the service, the cleanliness of the employees, and the restaurant itself, including the lack of upkeep of the deli case not having full trays of food and garnishes on those trays not being maintained. Michael and Roy, each time they went to a restaurant, would attempt to give the waiter their credit card first, which became a conversation piece. Two years ago, they agreed on two credit cards which they have always maintained. Roy did not comment to Michael that Jeff, nor Cathy’s husband Brian, ever offered to pay when they went out.

However, it reached a point where Jeff could not take Roy and Diane out as he was driving two seat porches, whereas Michael spent $6,000 additional to his car lease to have an electric side step installed on his escalade for easy access for Roy and Diane.