IN THE CARS:
The Bahmras' Car
"I've invited the coach." said Mr. Bahmra.
"Oh. He seems to be a nice enough boy." said a somewhat confused Mrs. Bahmra.
"I think we will be seeing a lot of this boy." Mr. Bahmra carelessly said.
"What? What do you mean? Why would we be seeing a lot of a young white man?" said an even MORE confused Mrs. Bahmra.
"Well, he is a huge part of the reason why we are here today. I think Guru Nanak has a plan for him. Leave it up to God." said a cautious Mr. Bahmra. He couldn't bring himself to tell his wife about the kiss. It was best for his wife to just get to know Joe as Joe now, not Joe as a future son-in-law. He was sure that would come soon enough. Whatever God has written for his Jessminder would happen, and it is not for him to stand in the way of God.
The Paxtons' Car
"Well, that was nice of them to invite us." said Mr. Paxton.
"Yes it was." stated a very nervous Mrs. Paxton. Deep inside she was hoping no one remembered the incident at Jess' sister's wedding. "I'll simply be gracious and humble" she thought to herself. "Maybe we should stop at home on the way, and pick up a nice bottle of wine as a thank you gift." she said to her husband.
"That's an excellent idea, dear." he said to his wife.
Mrs. Paxton started to sniffle because of her daughter's leaving. Mr. Paxton gently picked up his wife's hand and held it all the way back to their house, as well as on the drive to the Bahmras'.
Joe's Car
"Well mate, are you ready for your first Indian function?" asked Tony.
"What? Oh yes. Dinner. Although, first? Are there going to be more." stammered a confused Joe.
"Joe…..I saw you with Jess. Her father saw you too. If I know my Uncle Ji, you're coming to dinner for a reason. Most likely he wants to check your manners." laughed Tony.
"He….he saw…..me and Jess! Oh lord, I'm dead. I have to apologize…..I've made things worse for me, for Jess, for everyone….." babbled Joe.
"Stop. If my Uncle was mad, you would not have been invited. Trust me, you'll be fine." said Tony. "Besides, I'll help you out of any uncomfortable situation. Don't worry. Only he and I saw you kiss Jess. I have a feeling, he will not mention it to his wife until he needs to. You will have a good time tonight, and the best meal of your life."
"I think I need to stop and pray. Why do I feel like I am going to meet my end tonight?" sighed Joe.
"Because it's the father of the woman you love, that's why." laughed Tony.
All Joe could do in response was blush. Which of course made Tony laugh even harder. In this weird situation, Tony and Joe became the best of friends. Joe needed all the allies he could get, because he knew he was about to meet all of his future in-laws even if they didn't know that he was their future son-in-law. With friends like Tony, he knew he would be fine tonight, and his future would be partially secured.
As they pulled up to the house, Tony broke the silence. "So mate, do you like spicy food?"
"Just how spicy are you talking about." replied Joe.
Tony had but one answer. "Welcome to your future."
With that, Joe nodded, and he walked into the house to meet his mysterious future.