Chapter 30

We used it for our joint calls was perched in the center of the table, next to a

vase of dahlias picked in the garden.

Beside me, holding my hands, was Matt.

Mom, who had rushed home from work earlier, sat down across from us and

took off his shoes. She rubbed her hands together.

“This is going to be fun. James,” she said, impatient with Dad, who was rummaging around.

in the fridge. - What are you doing?

“Er, I forgot what I came here for.

She rolled her eyes.

“If he doesn't have a microscope, the man can't see.

“I can see perfectly well. I just forgot what I'm looking for.

“Milk,” she said. “For your grandson. Get used to it, you're going to do this to us a lot.

next years.

A few minutes later, he placed a glass of milk in front of me, touched the top of my

head in a brief caress, then sat down next to Mom. He examined it carefully.

“You're not under a microscope, but you look pretty good for a grandma.

"Why, you..." Smiling, she gave him a gentle nudge. "Everyone here, and I hope

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