Innevitably, Frank caved. Though still an adamant weight lifter, things changed as age settled him down. Frank grew. And grew. And grew...

Frank at 49, wide and grizzled. At his bar he's known by "Big Frank," "the Incredible Bulk" at the gym, "the-two-dozen-regular" at the Doughboys Donut Shop, "Girth Kong" through college alumni, and "deluxe-46-waist-let-out" at the tailors'.

Incidentally, Frank learned Freddie had a thing for "polar bears," which scarcely eased the pressure off stretched belts and flannel for Frank's wardrobe...

Commission for  RedLiox!