Stunned

Fredrick and Avery waved goodbye to Nei-nei and Adrian as they departed for their home in White Avenue.

Having fortified himself with Grandma Jojo’s advices, he felt prepared for the ride back home.

Nei-nei had provided him with the help he needed to make his marriage work.

“Show concern, be interested in her life.” Nei-nei had advised.

She was more than happy to provide guidance for Fredrick,

“You need to learn communication” Nei-nei continued.

“I communicate…” Fredrick argued.

“No you don’t!

Her voice resounded loudly as they drove through the streets, the ride so far had been quite quiet and he could hear his grandma’s mocking voice telling him “I told you so”.

Fredrick tightened his grip on the steering wheel, as he began to garner confidence to begin a conversation,

“Please stop here…” Avery said as they rounded a corner leading to Mainland.

“Why? Are you going somewhere?” Fredrick asked, alarmed and concerned.

He was hoping to spend the weekend at home, practicing Nei-nei’s a