Substitute tells the story of two brothers who have drifted apart. One brother, Washington, has become dependent on the assistance of their mother, while the other brother is set on finding the perfect woman and starting a family. But when their mother dies, Washington's fate falls into the hands of his brother who has no desire to take care of an obese grown man. Substitute is a thought provoking story that shows the journey from resistance to acceptance.Substitute is a short story from the collection of ten short stories from If I Had My Way. You can purchase If I Had My Way for all ten short stories or purchase each story individually.