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Cookie begins calling John her boyfriend, a thrilling progression in their relationship. As they spend the afternoon taking photos of each other at Rock Meadow, Cookie feels sure that she's falling in love. Because John is Cookie's first love, she shares the big news with Sister, who wants to know everything about him. She, too, has a new boyfriend on the ward, and for a moment, the sisters feel normal, giggling and laughing about their love lives. Even though she's laughing, Cookie still wonders whether or not her sister will ever have a normal life, with a normal boyfriend, again. In future visits, Sister begs Cookie to bring John and introduce them. When Cookie is hesitant, Sister accuses her of being ashamed of her. Cookie invites John, fully prepared to understand if he says no, but to Cookie's surprise, he readily...