He could tell that she was trying to make everything work and that she wanted him to push forward. Which was good. He didn't want to be that man that blew off social gatherings with his work mates just because it didn't make her happy. Not that he wouldn't do it, but getting to know the business is what you needed to do for the most part to survive it. But when she said that she didn't want to be friends with Stephanie, he laughed and nodded his head at her as if to say he understood." I understand. We might be asked over to their house from time to time though and what I'm saying is just hang out with her while we're there. Not going out to the mall with her. I just want you to have some people you can invite to the house and have wine or whiskey or....." He didn't seem to catch what she drank, so he decided to be safe." Orange juice with. You deserve friends." He chuckled a little and gave her a kiss before the pizza was brought in with his new aunt holding a camera." Only payment I need is knowing that you grew up to be successful. That and so I can send a copy to the rest of the family to show that you aren't the screw up they think you are. I've always believed in you Jimmy. I want them to know they are wrong." Jimmy got up and did a side hug with his uncle and his aunt took a picture,, Jimmie sitting down as his uncle bowed and told them to enjoy. Jimmy smiled at her and took a bite of the pizza and groaning, it being as good as he remembered." You got to try this."