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Just then, a very nervous Jimmy walked up to Isaiah, stuck out his hand to shake Isaiah's before realizing Isaiah was leaning on his cane for support, and quickly withdrew the hand. Clearing his throat, he stood straight up and announced to Isaiah that his name was Jimmy Sun Wun Ming and he'd like the opportunity to sit next to the family during sermons, and if Isaiah didn't mind, perhaps he, Jimmy could take the entire family out to dinner sometime.

Simon looked at the firetruck red Carol, then at the stammering Jimmy and put his quick analytical mind to work. He quickly surmised Jimmy's intent and started laughing his head off, earning him a hard punch in the arm from Carol.

Before any of the family could react (besides laugh), Barbara quickly said, "Well, what about tonight?" Sarah poked her youngest in the back, though stifling a chuckle, and Isaiah laughed outright. The good natured Jimmy nodded with enthusiasm, even at the suggestion that a family friend come along, and to his everlasting credit, he never balked at the suggestion of the new western cuisine restaurant that just opened near the riverfront.

Before the night was out, Jimmy had become one of the family.

[205 words - to be continued]