Two hours later, Train sits quietly, glad for the peace as he relaxes while waiting for Shawney to come down to go for dinner.
Reflecting on the conversation they shared when they went riding. 'She mostly relates what Dr Joseph had discussed with her concerning Torren's treatment and his health. Not once did she reveal anything about her plan or mention anything about my proposal to her.'
"I know I must be patient with her, and if I push her too fast, she might leave. I must be thankful for whatever assistance she is offering. Especially with him still adjusting to returning home after two years. And to help him with his anger problem and how to keep it intact and under control."
When Carl spoke, Train was startled, "Are you going out to dinner, Dad? And who were you speaking with a second ago?"Carl asks, looking to see who the visitor was. He became confused when he realised that his Dad was speaking aloud.
Being caught off guard, Train hoped Carl didn't hear exactly what he said. Having no choice, he avoided the question with a broad smile on his face.
With a pleasant smile plastered on his lips, he took a few seconds to admire the way his precious son looked so handsome and said. "Yes, son, it is Valentine's Day, and a friend came to visit, so she invited me to join her for dinner. It seems you and Careen are also dining out. Seeing you are all dressed up to go out."
Carl smiles as he sits next to his dad, "Yes, we are dining out, and she will be down any minute now."
Carl and Train were sitting with a glass of wine when Torren entered the lounge. "Carl, when did you return home?"
Carl saw the happy smile and stood up. He was thrilled to see Torren looking so well, giving him a loving hug, "Not too long ago, big brother and you look extremely well."
Torren had always liked Carl a lot. Seeing him after so long, he enjoyed the embrace, "Thanks, Carl, I feel much better, and you are looking rather dashing tonight. I am sure Careen must have been ecstatic when she saw you."
Just then, Torren notices Jeff, alighting the stairs, all dressed up as well.
Torren felt somewhat alone as he watched his brothers go out on this special day.
Taking courage knowing Candis will be home, Torren said, "It looks as if Jeff is also taking Lasandra out for dinner."
Train knew when he saw Jeff earlier in the day, he was so angry he didn't have the opportunity to mention dinner. "He didn't say anything when we met earlier."
Saying that, Train is concerned that Torren might be all alone. Not delaying the nagging concern, he said politely, not to offend him, "Torren, why don't you join Shawney and me?"
"I am sorry, Dad, but there's no need for you to worry. Candis and Travis will be home," Torren replies.
"I don't think so, Son, look for yourself." Train, said, and they all focused on the couple alighting the stairs.
When Candis came and kissed Train, he couldn't help mentioning how lovely she looked.
Her dress was amazing, she looked so elegant, in this royal blue with silver trimming and worked on the right side shoulder, all the way straight across to the hip line on the left. She looks so much like her mother, Nancy.
Their beauty was mind-blowing, but their heart seemed to be misplaced when it came to loving and caring for others.
Travis, on the other hand, was wearing a baby blue suit, looking quite dashing. "I see you two made dinner plans as well, so where are you taking my precious daughter tonight, Travis?"
Being a bit inquisitive, especially how they were both smiling as though they were keeping a secret.
When Travis said, "Dad, the only place I could get a reservation was at Grand Royal Restaurant",
Being quite satisfied with his decision to take his daughter out on this special occasion, Train said, "Good choice, Son, that place is nice."
Turning to Carl, Train ask, "Carl, my Son, where did you make your reservation?"
With a gentle smile, he replies, "Dad, the only place Careen could get a reservation at short notice was at the Yacht Club."
Feeling exceptionally pleased with his lovely Daughter-in-law's choice, Train responds happily, "Not bad, my beautiful Daughter-in-law, not bad at all", looking in Careen's direction and seeing all smiles, giving her his thumbs up.
Admiring how beautiful she looks in the pink gown with silver work, the same as Candis's, It matches perfectly with Carl's white suit, making them the perfect couple. This Daughter-in-law is super gentle and kindhearted, which he loves very much.
"And where are you all dressed up to go, Daddy?" Candis asks unexpectedly, drawing everyone's attention.
Train didn't hesitate a bit, revealing what was in his heart, "I don't know my child, I just got invited to dinner with a dear friend, and I am excited to see what the evening brings."
Torren responded, recalling what Shawney said, "Well, Dad, Shawney told me earlier, before you went riding, she made her reservation at The King's Palace."
Without thinking twice, Lasandra blurred out, "But that's impossible, I tried there a week ago and they were fully booked." Observing all eyes on her, she felt a bit embarrassed knowing her outburst came out a bit too harshly.
Angry with Lasandra's outburst, he was also disappointed to know he was a bit too late when he called to make a reservation. "Come on, Lasandra, we will get late, see you all later."
Watching Jeff leave, 'Train knew his son so well that he understood that he was displeased when Lasandra responded to Torren's remark.'