I’ve sold my patents,” he tried to joke.Since Morales knew nothing about Jeff’s inventions or patents, the joke fell flat.“Look. I’ve tried ...o talk Jasmine out of this, but she tells me that I’m the man she has been looking for since puberty. I mean, I love her with all my heart – never doubt that – but even I can see that this will never work – not over time, anyway. She’s a very intelligent woman and will even be a doctor of anthropology one of these days. I’m a fucking prisoner with a piss. I barely remember them leaving as I drifted off.The next afternoon Linds and Mom wheeled me to Jen’s room, where despite the fussing I stood, leaning over and embracing the love of my life. She cried for a little before smiling. “I’ve got someone here who wants to meet you, Daddy. Give your daughter a kiss.”I felt like I might faint, so I sat back down. Linds stood over me, a tiny bundle in her arms. I was shaking so bad I thought I might drop her, but I had to have her in my arms. I looked. Carrie was very unsettled by their encounter. She liked Tony, but she had friends and she was very cautious about making new ones. She didn’t feel comfortable going to dinner with him and she buried her thoughts in her busy life.She continued on her way to the grocery store, and almost turned around when she saw the Rawlins boys hanging out by the front door. She ignored their leers and grabbed a cart to do her shopping. She didn’t look, but she could feel them watching her as she shopped.When. Jamie sat her down on the couch and said, "Let me do the talking, okay? You just sit here and try to relax." Okay," she said with a heavy sigh, her heart about to jump into her throat.Marlene and Brian came downstairs and were surprised to see Lynn sitting on the couch."Oh, hello Lynn," Marlene said with a smile. "It's good to see you. Did you keep a watchful eye on Jamie?" Um, yes I did," Lynn said quietly, forcing a smile to try and hide her anxiety."That's good," Marlene said as she hugged.