Describe Paul’s relationship with Rosie.

Rosie is Paul's school girlfriend, whom he later marries. The daughter of the school's new French teacher, Rosie moves to Darwin from the South during Paul's second year of school. Although initially annoyed by her, the advent of his sexual maturity makes him instantly attracted to her, and the two share their first sexual experiences. They remain a couple through school and university. Rosie goes to Melbourne to study medicine, and Paul spends his school holidays with her. After Paul returns from his years competing he moves to Melbourne and marries Rosie, and the two have their first child.