He then took classes in relationships, family, and homosexuality for about a month. David was sent to Fortuna after he had finished his classes. He was assigned a partner and roomate, Ed, who is a fellow missionary. They can make two phone calls a year to their families. Usually on Christmas and Mother's Day.
Standard missions last two years.
Ed has already sneaked and called his mom. The whole family congregated and took a turn talking to him. Everyone is keeping it quiet so that he doesn't get into trouble. Their apartment is in a duplex in the middle of Fortuna. It is clean and homey on the outside.