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Later when I play these events over in my mind, I recall you were baptized John Paul although you were born Jack and always called Jack. When I called out "JOHN!" I was calling the yacht captain's name, the name of the company employee I know who manages the yacht. I didn't realize I was also calling for you. I didn't realize I was really calling for you - until you showed up. <un-aside> |
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You say "You keep it.". She says "I can't. It's not my name.". You say "That's OK. I made it up. You can too.". She says (after a pause) "Are you kidding me?". You say "Do you think I would lie to you?". She says (slowly, incredulously) "You mean ... your ... name's ... not ... Werner?" You say "No, it's Jack.". * * * |
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