Nature Calling

Frank writes "I’m not sure what to think about it yet. This is too much information all of a sudden, but I appreciate you being upfront. However, I do need to talk to you and Olivia about my grandson, so please bring them in.”

I nod and let out a sigh of relief because at least he's not telling me to get the hell out of here and disappear from his and his girls’ lives.

I peek out the room and look for Olivia.

"Hey, Oli, your dad wants to talk to us. Come over here and bring Laurie." I ask and I can see Olivia’s eyes widen like frying pans, but she nods and starts to approach with Laurie. I give my son a tentative smile to see if he’s still scared of me but Laurie smiles back with ease and even bumps my fist as I lift it up to him once they reach the door, "Come on in."

"Hi Dad, I see Daniel beat me to telling you about your grandson," she starts and gives me a reproachful look before grabbing Laurie's shoulders and forcing him to walk towards Frank. I can see my son looking intimid