Mister Mason said, “Brad, did you two have any plans for this weekend?”‘“Sir, we are here to see you two and spend time with you. I know that ...aren wants to nail down a date before we leave. We plan on church Sunday. Our loose target is to get back to the dorms by suppertime to eat with Melissa and Paul.“In Karen’s email, she told you that Melissa is now her roommate. The ‘why’ is that Patty was Melissa’s roommate and Melissa didn’t want to stay in that room even with Patty gone. Paul is my. She said, "I guess when I get older I will be amother, how about you?" My response was, "Oh I am sure I will someday." The whole idea of havinga baby was actually starting to intrigue me, but I was sure I would waituntil after college to even attempt it. Wait! What was I thinking, Iwould have to have sex with a guy and the whole idea was repugnant tome, I just couldn't. Now I was starting to get confused, must be thehormones or something. I decided I should just concentrate on the babybeing. ”“Thank you, Jon David. Your father has told me this, but it is all so new and I feel like I am not only in a new land, but I am in a new world.”“I can imagine. You’ll be alright though. You and my wife will get along just great, you’ll see.”“Jon David, I have some news for you. You’ll never believe what I bought while I was in Las Cruces, New Mexico,” Eli said.He turned to take Analisa’s hand, helping her to her saddle once more as Jon David watched.“Dad, she is a beautiful young woman.”“Yes. . in my crosshairs.The first thing I’ll do is public shaming. Them, not me. Although I’ve had a few embarrassing events in my day. That nude after-lunch dip in the J. C. Nichols Memorial Fountain on the Plaza ... never mind.For the interview with the Kansas City Star, Lina and I dressed Pilar in a chic Ralph Lauren outfit. White silk blouse, Navy blazer with gold buttons, ivory skirt that reached just below her knees. Subtle makeup that emphasized those luminous round eyes.We didn’t coach her.