We took off at 6:54 p.m., only a few minutes late. I’m more than happy being with you and John. xxx Mom would be proud, John, but then she always was proud of you.”
“You, too, Paul; hell, your entire family is something to be proud of.”
“Yes, but we had every advantage—wealthy educated parents, best schools, plenty of money for everything we might need. We luxuriated in the shower, hugging and kissing and teasing each other, but we were careful. We did, like every couple, but we were mature enough to remember that more than anything else we loved each other. I spoke to Miriam and to Lou Ann and, an hour later phoned the doctor again.
