It is important to not have to be alone after seeing John. There were always feelings that came up that needed an ear to listen. For the first couple...of weeks, Zophia would stop by to see John while coming home from work for an hour or so. He was still getting used to the new place, and her visits helped. During one of those times, She saw Su Lin was there. They sat down and talked a bit. Su said that she was just checking up on him, making sure everything was ok. There were not any unexpected. “What this soldier’s name, Jim?”Jim gave me a name that was meaningless to me, I’d only met a few of the men in Mick’s Railroad Security Force. Shaking my head to indicate I’d never heard of the man.“Well, damnit!” he exclaimed. “I don’t make that kind of mistake with a man very often, but when I do it’s a doozy. I’m sorry about that, Paul. You might want to check him out if he’s working for you.” At my nod of agreement, he continued. “Anyway, I declined your offer, despite Louise’s agreement. "We're taking it slow. You don't want me marrying the wrong guy." So what do you want me to tell, Mama?" What I just told you." She wants to know when you're getting married." I know, Papa, but I don't want to rush into things." Welcome, Carter." He puts his hand out.This time I reply to his hand with a manlier handshake.Her mother interrogates ... interviews us not long after that."So have you set a date?" she asks."For what?" I say.Maria knows what she's talking about. "We're just dating,. " and burst into tears again.Deborah put an arm round her shoulders but said nothing. Sharon dug in her pocket, pulled out a handkerchief and blew her nose loudly."It's only going to be a small wedding so you don't need a matron of honour. You have Annette to be your bridesmaid and that's quite enough. You're restricting yourself to family and even if you needed a matron of honour I'd be treading on people's toes. No, Deborah, but thank you ever so much for asking me. I'm deeply touched." But,.