On Thursday, Josias is at the dinner table, checking how much money he has in his wallet. He hears footsteps and quickly hides the wallet in his dress pants pocket.

Melissa appears and notices his sudden movements. "Are you hiding something, dear?"

Josias turns and sees his girlfriend still wearing a nightgown. "No, honey, I was just putting away my wallet."

"Be careful not to be mugged, the streets are very dangerous," Melissa responds with a smile and goes to the stove to make coffee.

Simeon still appears in boxer shorts, sitting at the table with a worried expression. Josias perceives the countenance of the future father-in-law.

"Did something happen,...