Lucia was anxious and unsure whether Shire would welcome her.
He might directly refuse, after all, it's wartime now, and he's got endless things to busy himself with, things that concern the life and death of Belgium.
Or perhaps he would choose to meet her but act cold, because what he's thinking about is the "Lady in White" and the intelligence she has.
Lucia glanced around and saw their eyes filled with joy or hope, causing her to regret bringing them along.
She should have been firm in her refusal or come alone, so she wouldn't embarrass herself in front of her family or disappoint them!
...
Shire was contemplating similar issues as he walked out of the command post and downstairs.
How should he face Lucia?
Directly ask if she has intelligence and then send her away?
Doing so would be too blunt, not at all like a couple.
How should couples act?
Shire slowed his pace, reminiscing about the surprise of reunion with a girlfriend, then he should...
