We continued to talk daily . . . and make plans. When the Visa was discussed on the second trip, I told Corey that despite how difficult it was to be apart, I needed to give our relationship "a year" before I would file to bring him to the U.S. with me. He understood. And, later, when we had a hard time and were "dying" to see each other, we talked of filing immediately and not waiting a year . . . but, thankfully, I have 2 daughters to factor into the situation, so I never took any action.

Okay . . . so I returned to Ocho Rios in July, 2007 -- and spent 8 days with Corey. This was the first trip where any "red flags" presented themselves. But, quite frankly, the "red flags" were overshadowed by other things . . . I met Corey's family (mother and brother) and spent a signficant amount of time with them. I also spent two days with Corey's 3 year old son, Hakim -- not to mention that we had a party at the Cottage so I could meet all of his friends . . . and, for the most part, Corey was attentive, sweet, kind, and made me feel as if I were the "bee's knees"!!!!

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