In a storied corner of Boston, one of America's newest families is finding its feet months after fleeing Afghanistan: Israr and Sayeda are starting work, studying a new language and setting up home to welcome their first-born child. But like many of the tens of thousands of Afghans evacuated after Kabul's fall to the Taliban, the young couple -- who asked to be identified by first names only -- are also taking steps to ensure the rug doesn't get pulled out from under their new life. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES