“Great-Nana, where did you go?”Callia wrapped her arms around Grandma May’s neck. “The past two mornings, I couldn’t find you when I woke up.”At night, she would look for her mother. During the day, she looked for her great-grandmother.“I had something to take care of, so I went out. But starting tomorrow—yes, tomorrow—when you wake up, you’ll see me again.” Grandma May added fondly, “From now on, whenever I go out, I’ll bring you with me, okay? I won’t leave you home alone anymore.”Callia loosened her arms from around Grandma May’s neck and asked seriously, “Is that true?”“When have I ever lied to you? I love you the most.”Callia immediately broke into a bright smile. “I love Great-Nana the most, too.”Then, when she saw Alex, she squealed happily, “Uncle Alex! Hug!”Alex took the little girl from Grandma May’s arms and lifted her, teasing, “So you don’t like me?”“I do!”“Am I your favorite?”The little girl blinked her big eyes at him, clearly struggling between tel
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