Jude hung up his hat on the hat rack in the parlor where he also took off his top coat adding it to the rack as well before following Lysette back into the kitchen.  Stepping behind an empty chair between Victoria and Desiree the Marshall asks, "Would either of you two lovely ladies mind if I had a seat next to you.  Our good friend Lysette has been kind enough to invite me the rare honor of joining you all for lunch."<br/><br/>His smile for both women was warm and friendly.  He held a great deal of respect for these women who for their own personal reasons were finding the strength inside of them to make a difference in their own lives.  He truly hoped they would all find the happiness they were looking for.  Even if happiness did seem to be a very fleeting ideal at times.