"Joseph, we are family, I cannot marry you, but this was nice for the moment, but we are good friends."
"You and I are friends, but it could be more, but the family part we are not, you and Mitch are related not I Shawney?"
"Oh, Joseph, I am sorry, but I consider you just like a brother." Seeing him became angry, "Joseph please understand, I am sorry.
I didn't know but I like Torren a lot, you see when I came to San Francisco, it was mainly to see Torren."
"Your meeting was not coincidental?"
"No, when his father met me in my village had proposed to me in Chicago for his Son, he told me what had happened to Torren.
I had no plans of coming to San Francisco but hearing about his family, it piqued my interest and I became curious to see his family.
I waited until he left then took a flight here, I didn't want to meet Torren by his Father's introduction, so I came to the hospital.
You see I had many offers before, but they all wanted what I had, but here I was given the inheritance of the Son.
They didn't want what I had, although he had seen what I had."
"Okay stop for just one moment, and explain what it is you have that they all wanted?"
"Oh, not much, you see when my Mom died I was only a baby, but she had a small property and I inherited it, that's all.
But Mr. Mac Carty said his property wasn't as big as mine, I didn't know he was lying to me, but my interest was piqued as I said, and I came, you know the rest."
"Shawney, are you saying you love Torren?"
"I don't know about love Joseph, but I like being with him, we enjoy each other company and when we are apart, I miss him very much. Joseph, Torren makes me feel so special.
If all those things could be considered as love, then I guess I am in love with him, but when they hear what I did to my family.
Joseph, they might think I will do the same to their family, I cannot face them, it hurts too much."
Wiping the tears with his kerchief thinking, 'Mitch was right they love each other but the circumstances have driven them apart.
When I had spoken to Torren about her, he had said the same thing, but his concerns were to his family and children.
"You don't have to worry as you know, Mom and dad wanted to meet you, so you are here, and you might as well stay for a few days, before you move on."
"Okay, Joseph but on one condition, that is, we are friends."
"Okay, only as friends."
"Deal!"
"Then I will see you later and try and get some rest."
"Yeah, later and Joseph thanks, and do have a bless day."
"I will."
Running down the stairs. 'I must call Mitch, those two need to meet, Torren had neglected his treatment, and if he stays away, any longer things might not be good.
I have worked hard to get him this far, and I will not let my feeling for Shawney hinder his recovery and Torren being with Shawney is medicine itself. "Joseph where are you off to Son?"
"Mom, I have a few things to attend to."
"I was thinking since your grandparents are here, we could have a small dinner?"
Kissing her, "Mom that's a great idea, can I invite a few friends?"
"Yes!"
"Great," giving her Torren and Mr. Mac Carty's name, "Mom when you call them tell them Uncle Robert insisted they be here, and will you tell Mitch to be here too."
"I will, but Joseph what is going on?"
"Mom I am getting late, but I should be home early enough for the dinner, and when Shawney comes down for breakfast, don't say anything please."
Hurrying out before mom starts badgering him, then she might want me to run some errands. Calling Mitch, then I went and get Shawney a beautiful dress not too dressy but beautiful.
Having lunch with Mitch, we discuss the dinner and our plans.
Sitting in his van Train thought, 'I am so tired but Mrs. Louise said that Robert's sister insisted on me to being there, because Robert doesn't like going to dinners, and he will have company.
Also, the invitation is for Torren as well, if I tell him he might not want to go because it is at Joseph's home.
And he hasn't been attending his clinic appointment lately. "Dad where are we going to dinner?"
Observing his hesitation wondering at that moment. 'Why he is not telling me, but then he said, "Mrs. Louise said it's Robert's sister."
"You mean at Doctor Joseph's home?"
"I believe so son."
"Dad, I miss a few of my appointments, he might be angry with me."
"Torren, if he is angry, why would he invite us?"
"Dad, I am sorry, but I don't feel like going to dinner."
"Look if when we reach, and you are not comfortable we will leave early. I am a bit tired myself, I am going just because of Robert.
Torren notice him check the address to make sure, "Look this is the address, 101 Kate street."
Driving into the yard seeing Robert and Paula standing outside, their vehicle. then Mitch came out" It looks as though Robert now arrive themselves, and Mitch is with them, you will have company."
"Train I am so glad you could make it." Noticing at that moment this beautiful woman came out, she embraces Robert then Paula.
Reaching across to us and shakes his hand, "I am Ruby, Robert sister, you must be Mr. Mac Carty?
I am glad to finally meet you, and for accepting my invitation, my brother hates dinners, so I thought if you were here he will be more relaxed."
Then she reaches out her hand towards Torren, "And you must be Torren?"