Pat Dinda

At Long Last Pat Dinda

At Long Last deals with the ever present reality of drugs, drug abuse, sex, peer pressure and suicide on high school students. Pat Lupton, the Guidance Counselor, had a tumultuous upbringing which prepared him well for his present position. Pat is a reformed drug abuser who was abused by his father. Overcoming this disabilities earned him the experience necessary to effectively help others. As he settles into his new life in Stowell, Texas, he finds satisfaction through his work with the students. At Long Last chronicles Pat's successes and failures. Influenced by his caustic origins and fighting to overcome his prejudices and fears unfolds a compelling drama of development which turns negative influences into positive societal contributions.