Richard listened with a sad smile to Sarah's talk about her parents. He had always got on well with his own mother and father and would miss them. His little sister, too.<br/><br/>"That final meeting with your parents is important to you, isn't it? You should stand up for what you believe in but if it was me I would choose my words carefully with them. Tell them that you love them but this is your life and this is what you want to do with it."<br/><br/>It wasn't much in the way of advice, but Richard wasn't sure what to say. If he had known Sarah for longer he'd have offered to come with her for moral support, but it was hardly his place to gatecrash on a private family reunion.<br/><br/>The music finally stopped. Richard took Sarah's Arm. "A walk outside sounds like a good idea. When are you planning to leave the party? Not too soon I hope? We're just getting to know each other, after all."