My daughter-in-law laughed as she gave me a $2 scratch-off for my 73rd birthday. Ten months later, my own son shoved a senior living brochure in front of me and said, “We already picked your room.” They thought I was too old to fight back. They had no idea what I had been hiding.
Later I may decide to sell it.”
He looked thoughtful.
“I liked my room there.”
“That’s okay.
You can miss something and still be happy somewhere new.”
On the drive back, Sophie fell asleep with her head against the window.
Lucas quietly adjusted the blanket around her shoulders.
It reminded me of Colin caring for his little cousin when he was young.