Since their father, Freddie Batiste Sr., left for Kuwait, 13-year-old Antoine and 21-year-old Freddie Jr. have changed, according to their mother Frankie. To Frankie, Antione has become much quieter and unable to voice his feelings, and Freddie Jr. has tried to take the place of his father in the household. Antoine, left, and Freddie sit quietly on their mother’s couch watching videos, Friday evening.