When I first moved to California,
I didn't know anyone. My boss had a halloween party for his department. His wife and one of her sisters were there. I liked them alot and made a comment to myself that I wanted to have more of a connection with this family. I think I actually said I wanted to be in their family. 6 months later my boss is resigning from the company and I wasn't thrilled. I was talking to a co-worker about it and he mentioned that 'BEN' is most definitely upset that his dad is leaving.......BEN? The BEN I work with everyday? That I think has an attitude problem????

Yes, that is his step-dad that is leaving.
Long story short, BEN is now my husband and I am in that family.