On his first day in the army, Steve was captivated by Jan, who served him food. Jan, who could read minds, had reservations due to her father's warning about soldiers. However, Steve persistently pursued her, leading to a date where Jan wore a red dress. After an awkward encounter with Julie and her boyfriend, Jan introduced Steve to her parents as a college student. But when Steve's military identity was revealed, Jan's father, Jim, disapproved. Jim insisted on transferring Steve out, causing tension in the relationship. Jan's feelings for Steve grew stronger despite her father's disapproval.