"Hello, Cooper," Nathaniel Nathan greeted him politely. "I just got back."
"Your girlfriend?" Cooper asked, pointing at Vera Xavier.
"Yes," Nathaniel Nathan said, turning to look at Vera Xavier. "Vera, this is Cooper."
Vera Xavier recognized Cooper as a major figure. He was always stern and unsmiling on television, but right now, his smile was warm. She said respectfully, "Hello, Cooper."
Cooper laughed heartily and teased Nathaniel Nathan. "I used to think you'd have a hard time finding a girlfriend. I never expected you to have one already! Kid, you've got good taste."
Nathaniel Nathan returned a smile, then led Vera Xavier toward the Nathan family home.
As soon as they left, a few of the other neighbors gathered around. "Cooper, is that girl really the Nathan boy's girlfriend?"
"Yes, that's what Nathaniel said just now."
