Jordan

“Son, we are so happy for you.” father says super proud

“Your father is right and we are glad you are very happy because we see how your face lights up all the time.”

“Thanks. I love how both of you show up for me every time and support me. How you guys helped me raise Ray with unwavering love.”

“You are our child and she's our granddaughter. It's our duty.” father says.

“All the same, thanks again.”

“I’ll leave you two to discuss while I check on what's cooking.” mother says excusing us.

“So how's work?”

“Going smoothly, dad. Thanks for asking.”

“Don’t you think it's high time you take a break?”

“I was thinking so too. Tony and I are organizing a group trip for our ladies.”

“Now that's my boy. How's Ray and how’s she coping with this new chapter?”

“Surprisingly good. Vanessa is good with children and I'm wondering what changed.”

“People change. You did too.”

I nod, father's words sinking in. "Yeah, people do change," I agree, pondering the evolution of myself and those around me.

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