1987

Michael Jackson was finally able to buy an entire ranch and rename it Neverland. And also he was able to move even further away from the family, maintaining a warm relationship only with his mother, and completely enclosing himself with a comfort zone. The ranch became for him a solid refuge from annoying and meticulous paparazzi and the media, a cozy home at any time, his own reflection of the world, "heart" and a whole second life. The King of Pop, if he had to choose between two realities, would undoubtedly choose his favorite Neverland. There would be no need to think about it. The answer was clear.

Michael was expecting his guests to arrive any moment.

A year ago, you had met him, and you had quickly become accustomed to each other and grown close. Therefore, Jackson was very important to have moral support around in case of difficulties. You tried to maintain a positive attitude and expressed sincerity to everything that was happening.

His parents' car was approaching the gate. After politely greeting each of them, you all headed to Michael's house. There was already a large table set with various snacks and dishes.

The first hour in the family circle was going great and it seemed that nothing foreshadowed trouble and could not disturb the warm idyll. But Joseph would not have been himself if he had not again raised the issue of his son's departure from The Jackson's group and his son's rather hasty decision to want to develop himself without his support and mentoring.

Michael nervous again, not wanting to discuss it. The joy and sincerity in his eyes were replaced by sadness, and his demeanor became distant. He stood up from the table, quickly apologizing, but his father's fiery temperament forced Michael to remain seated, once again enduring his father's offended and angry tirade about his impudence and the rather unbearable nature of his actions. This time, the singer remained silent and left the spacious and vintage-filled dining room for a while.

As Catherine attempted to calm her husband, you followed Michael.

You soon found him in the pen with animals. The little fawn was sucking on a bottle of milk, and Jackson was sitting next to him, smiling slightly. However, his eyes were filled with sadness, resentment, and pain. He was tormented by thoughts and doubts. From time to time, he would sigh heavily and look away, tears in his eyes.