Bad Influence - By Young Blood  and Evie Hyde Jack Jones had always been protective of his daughter Melody, especially since her Mom had died  and left  only  him with her care . Without a strong female presence, Jack had been worried that Melody might be too easily influenced by other  women , and he was determined to make sure that she grew up to be a strong, confident  women like her Mom had been.  He had become somewhat authoritarian as a result - adopting the persona of a strong  masculine figure,  refusing to remarry as he didn't see anyone as suitable for his daughter. Jack had transformed himself into the  prime example  of fatherhood. He worked out and dressed smart - setting an example for his daughter.  Even though he was nearly fifty-eight, he still had a chiselled jaw and a well defined body.  His demenaour was fierce and protective - he didn't take shit from anyone. He drove a powerful car and expected others to do as he said.  In his head, he thought that his mas