I have been thoroughly unfair. My guilt. The girl seems just fine and John is happy. That's enough. I had a great time at the shower. There was a proper spread, and I spent time talking with wives and mothers whose children have grown up with Jason and Michael.

Nancy and Monelle were there. We toured Britain with Nancy and Monelle, and Israel with Monelle.

I met John's mother, Irene, for the first time. Up to now we've just spoken on the phone. "Is John there?""Yes, ma'am, he's asleep on my sofa. Do you want me to wake him?""No. When he wakes up, please send him home."

Such fun.

And the make-up to cover my lines arrived ten minutes after I left for the fellowship hall.