Tina:  Yes, they can. And they do not need a reason to make that happen. They may decide that they are simply not seeing him enough and decide that they want more time with him and then limit how often he can have you over or how often he can come over here. So, if we start calling them every other day to see if there is something we do or say to get them to a decision quicker, they might just get aggravated with us. And if they get aggravated with us, they are more likely to come back with a flat out “no Scotland for John David”. With a decision this major, Daniel, you need to give them space and time. You have to be patient. And most of all once they make a decision you need to honor it and not continue to discuss it. As we have told you, you will not always get what you want in this life. You do the best you can to influence the situation, then you have to go with the flow. And the smart person knows when to keep quiet and when to give a helpful nudge. We are in no position to give a helpful nudge. It would be impolite and downright rude to badger them about this. The best thing to do is for you to be John David’s friend and be a polite guest and wait and see what happens. If John David brings it up, just reply with what you feel. But try not let this be the only subject Joe and Barb hear you discussing. You do not want them to get the impression that… That’s all you two ever talk about.

Bette: Daniel, before I go on with the next topic, do you have any questions. Do you understand why we can’t ask the Wilkins to go with us to Scotland but we can ask them to go to Wyoming?

Daniel: Yes, I understand. I still hope he can go.

Tina: And you understand that we have done pretty much all we are going to do on this and why?

Daniel: Yes, I think so.

Bette: Okay, before I go on, I plan to call Barbara tonight. You know next weekend, Angie comes home from Yale, right? And the weekend after that is Paris and Jeanette’s wedding?