Book excerpt: Christopher Abbott was born in Philadelphia, but made in Ocean City (formerly known as Peck's Beach). As a college student and then an elementary school teacher, he spent summers as the dining room manager of Watson's for 12 years. Inspired by the lifelong friendships he's had with his Watson's crew ever since, the intersection of multiple lives over many decades, and the faith that "All things work to good for those who love the Lord," Don’t Leave Me, French Fries is told with Abbott's signature humor, optimism and compassion for the human spirit. Abbott is a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, author, realtor and resident of Ocean City, NJ. You will still find him on Morningside beach.