Bwahahahahah! *Love* it. Though if Jack really believes that once they hit the sheets again it'll mark the end of the matter--ahh, such a *rude* awakening.

Re: your family's attitude--well, that *is* typical, isn't it? My family is much the same, though since my mother's become increasingly dependent on me she treats me some better. These days it's mostly my oldest brother's & sister-in-law's underhanded spite that's a trial.