Conversations with my father II.
My Father: So what is Kallian going to do when he gets here in February? You said something about going to work in forensics... or at a University lab...?
Me: No, no, his job’s improved now so stuff has changed a bit; he’s staying over there and saving money before coming here. So, I’ll be in California for two years.
My Father: Ah, I see... How are you going to stay there for two years? Do you have a visa?
Me: *a little bit shifty* No, but you can get one given certain circumstances.
My Father: *blandly raised eyebrows* And what circumstances would those be?
Me: *squirly amused look* Take a guess?
My Father: Oh, I’m quite aware of what such circumstances are, I was just checking that you were.
Me: Yes, yes, conversations have been had.
My Father: *nods sagely* So November is somewhat of a trial period?
Me: Exactly.
My Father: *starts to laugh*
Me: Meep? What?
My Father: In Italy I was being asked about whether I had any children and grandchildren, all the usual things people ask about... And I explained there were five of you - how it all was - and how the fourth was getting married in November. And then they said 'what about the fifth?' And I said ‘oh, I think that’s all in hand - announcements are expected'.
Me: *laughing* Yes, I’ll put it in the Times.
Me: No, no, his job’s improved now so stuff has changed a bit; he’s staying over there and saving money before coming here. So, I’ll be in California for two years.
My Father: Ah, I see... How are you going to stay there for two years? Do you have a visa?
Me: *a little bit shifty* No, but you can get one given certain circumstances.
My Father: *blandly raised eyebrows* And what circumstances would those be?
Me: *squirly amused look* Take a guess?
My Father: Oh, I’m quite aware of what such circumstances are, I was just checking that you were.
Me: Yes, yes, conversations have been had.
My Father: *nods sagely* So November is somewhat of a trial period?
Me: Exactly.
My Father: *starts to laugh*
Me: Meep? What?
My Father: In Italy I was being asked about whether I had any children and grandchildren, all the usual things people ask about... And I explained there were five of you - how it all was - and how the fourth was getting married in November. And then they said 'what about the fifth?' And I said ‘oh, I think that’s all in hand - announcements are expected'.
Me: *laughing* Yes, I’ll put it in the Times.