In those four years, Shawn never swayed. He never even glanced at all the women who came for him. He never touched another woman and was always mourning Gale.
How could Shawn suddenly change his mind after Gale returned? How could Shawn possibly be sincere toward Winnie?
Even though Joe did not know what Shawn was doing, Joe believed in him.
So, Joe hoped that Gale would believe in Shawn too.
Gale laughed. "He won't disappoint me? Trust him? Mr. Winter, do you know how much I've been throug