Alan and I went through our Bible study and I have to say that it was pretty great. He really knows his Bible and is a good teacher. I glanced at the time on my cell phone and realized that it was already noon. Alan looked up from his Bible and in a clear voice said, "That was a really good study, Laya. Thanks for doing this." He looked around the empty room, a sadness in his eyes, "I just wish more people would show up." His eyes lifted to the basement entrance. "Looks like your fella is here." He pointed behind me.

        There stood Joseph (I keep wanting to call him Joey though). His face was somber and his eyes were on mine. "Ready for lunch?"

        "Yeah." I stood up quickly, and waved at Alan as I left. "Bye, Alan." He nodded in silent answer and stood up, clearing the Bibles and notebooks from the table we had been sitting at.

        "Why do you always want to come study with that guy?" Joseph said once we were seated in his parked car. Well he at least did have the same car I was used to, even if he wasn't the Joey I was used to.

      "Joey, he's married with two little girls. There's no reason for jealousy if that's what's wrong. Alan is a good teacher of the Bible with a heart for God." After I'd had my say, I saw that the emotion in my boyfriend's eyes was not that of anger or jealousy. But something else...desire or hope maybe.

      "Lays.... I'm not... I'm not jealous. You know that. It's just... I wish I had the courage to do something like that for God." Looking at him was like looking at a scared little boy that just wanted to take part.

       "Joseph. God has great plans for you... I just know it!" I gave him a smile and we talked for several minutes more as we headed to a place to eat. We went in and made our order. Jamie came over to bring us our food. "Jamie. I'm so sorry... you know about this morning?"

     "Everything's all right. We'll talk later." She said with a reassuring smile, then she was gone again.

       When we had finished our lunch it was already after 1, "Hey, Joseph...Would you want to go with me for my interview?"

      I saw a spark in his eyes, "Yes!! I mean... If your sure?"

      "Infinitely so." I smiled and after having a few words with Jamie we headed across town to the recording studio where my interview was to take place. I have to admit that I'm a bit nervous. I checked my email on my phone and it has a list of questions from my boss. Some of which sound kind of rude. I hope that whoever I'm interviewing isn't offended easily.