"They split up when I was a kid. Both drank themselves to early graves when I was a young teen. I lived with my grandmother."

"Any brothers or sisters?"

"Nope, just me."

"Future plans?"

"I've been in the Air Force for seven years. Until recently, I was pretty sure I was going to make it a career."

"What changed?"

"Lori came into my life. I have different priorities now."

Julia smiled. Lori walked into the room.

"Why are you sitting naked on the couch with my mother?"

"Would you believe I got tired of standing?"

"I was referring to the naked part," Lori countered grinning.

"Uh, uh...," he began.

"I...