After John and David met in
1996, John frequently visited David in Vermont. Here's a
picture of him visiting:
Notice the rose? David was busy hybridizing roses in 1996 and always put one in
John's pocket when he came to visit.
In 1996, Lucy arrived. Here is a picture of her:
Edward & Trista got married in 1996.
John & David both attended the wedding.
For David's Birthday in September, John baked a cake, took
David Jetskiing, and rented a horse to surprise David:
They also went picking raspberries in New York, near where
John lived.
Advance to 1997