"Oh Scotty! I'm so proud of you!" She almost hugged him but remembered the baby sleeping in his arms. Instead she squeezed his arm.

"I was taking classes in Lebanon so I'm actually ahead because I basically was able to double up. I just need one more semester and I can begin teaching." He eyed her as she beamed.

"And what about you Miss Vanessa White? You never told me what happened up in New York."

Her smile faded. "Maybe we can save that for another day."

He ...