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After Dinner Reality

Author: Shay Robinson
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-25 22:21:44

Lucas POV

As dinner starts wrapping up, Grandma leans back in her chair, satisfied.

“Oh, this was great,” she says warmly. “Maria, compliments to the chef.”

Maria beams, bowing slightly. “Thank you so much, Mrs. Turner.”

“No problem,” Grandma replies. “I’m going to go relax and lay down in my bed. I’ll see you folks in the morning.”

She pushes her chair back and stands.

Emily rises with her, and Grandma turns to her with a soft smile. “Emily, it was a pleasure meeting you. I’ll see you tomorrow. Have a great night, and drive safe.”

Emily steps forward and hugs her. “You too, ma’am. You too.”

Grandma walks off down the hall, Pete quietly following behind her.

My parents stand next. I pull them both into a hug.

“Let’s prepare for tomorrow, okay?” I say quietly. “No misconceptions. We’re just going to take it in stride.”

They exchange a look before my dad nods. “Okay, son. Thank you for being grounded. This could go either way, it’s a glass half empty situation tomorrow.”

“Yeah,” I say.
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