Apparently Jessica is a strong girl, although Mark has seen that in the background she is very sensitive! Apparently she also suffers for something! It's a small slot she could try to get in! Who or what was the shadow that Mark saw inside the store? Imagination or something real? Patience is one of man's greatest virtues and is what Mark should have with Jessica. As my Latin teacher used to say: Patientia, Patientia!
so true, Nancy - Jessica seems to have difficulty coping with perceived rejection - she should look at what Mark does rather than a few harsh words he once said - as your Latin teacher might say - Acta non verba