His Mom.

It has been a week since Larisa and Marcellus rekindled their romance, and the air in her office has been thick with the passion of several lingering kisses. It's the week for Marcellus's discharge from the hospital. Making it a month he has stayed in the hospital and he has recovered well, making the week a significant milestone for him.

Despite their renewed relationship, they had both agreed to keep it private for the time being. Larisa had not yet told her parents or her friend Ashley, and Marcellus had also refrained from sharing the news with his friends and family. They wanted to savor this special time together, away from the prying eyes and opinions of those around them.

****

Larisa's parents' driver picked up Waylen from school and drove him back to their house. As they pulled up to the driveway, Waylen thanked the driver and bounded out of the car. He dropped his backpack in the living room and made a beeline for his grandmother's bedroom.

"Grandma!" Waylen exclaimed as he