One Hundred & Twenty

“Hello, mother.” Damien smiled ruefully, his arms wide as he embraced Mrs Connor, and she dutifully fell into his warm hug.

“Son…” She began, “You look so good and strong already. How are you doing?“ She queried with a raised brow, and Damien chuckled all the more.

“I’m doing fine, as you can see, thanks to Madison.” He finished with a wink, and the pretty older woman laughed heartily.

“Come in, come in,” Damien said again, his hands outstretched as he led her into his modest abode.

Kissing her on both cheeks, he allowed her to wander in and turned to face the rest of Madison’s family.

Her father, brothers and their spouses were all present tonight for the reunion party and from the look of things, there was going to be a full house.

However, Damien reveled in it. He was more than happy that they’d all honored the invitation, and knowing that this dinner event would usher in many more to come, his eyelids twinkled as another waning idea flickered into his thoughts.

“Hello, brother.” M