.. Of someone who loves me without having an agenda ... I'm just not sure I can believe in it." I can understand that," said Meredith. "My parents wer... the same way." As were mine," said Brandon.Zach and Christa looked at each other. "Sheesh," said Zach, "we sure lucked out!" I think parents may be one of the most powerful influences in forming a child's faith," Meredith said. "Because, you're right: they do seem to ... I dunno, to almost personify God to a young child. They're who we look to. Jack said it for me. "We are not opposed to you two marrying some day. It is that you are both too young. At your age you can change moods and friends daily. Part of it is the puberty that Jeff will go through and that which Paige is now dealing with. Another portion is that people drift apart even when they are adult. One of you may not like that and refuse to let the other go."Paige tried to defend her stand but it boiled down to what she felt at this moment and for at least a small portion. The thought made her chuckle, it was funny how little actually stopped her from following through with that weird spur of the moment thought.But for now she was all alone, just her fingers exploring known paths in all new ways. One of the greatest mysteries in life was how doing the same thing she had been doing for years could feel different, new and exciting each and every time. Not that she was complaining, it was one of the few things keeping her sane, together with pulling the trigger of. He stood taller. Hereminded himself to take bigger steps and swing his arms. He was doinghis best to channel a guy. He really wanted to swagger and exaggeratehis posture.Darlene grabbed his arm and squeezed Ashley into her body. "Honey, don'ttry too hard. You're doing fine. Just don't sway your hips when youwalk. You can't keep walking like a model. You'll get it."They both went to their five o'clock class together. Darlene had neverridden in a Lincoln Town Car and now it was twice in one.