The car rolled into the gravel driveway of the old farmhouse, sunlight warming the ivy-covered walls and wide porch lined with hanging plants. Max was the first to step out, stretching his long legs as the gravel crunched under his sneakers."Here we are," Josh said cheerfully, getting out of the driver's seat. He glanced up at the house and waved toward the porch. "Mom's already out."Standing at the top of the porch steps was Grandma Evelyn, wearing a white blouse. Her face lit up as soon as she spotted them."Joshy!" she exclaimed, arms wide open.Josh bounded up the steps like a boy half his age, enveloping her in a tight hug. "Hi, Mom. You look great.""Oh, you flatterer," Evelyn said, patting his back affectionately. She turned her gaze to Max, who was just behind him, her eyes softening even more. "And there's my Maxie. Oh, look how tall you've gotten! Come here, sweetheart."Max grinned, climbing the steps and hugging her. "Hey, Grandma. Missed you.""Oh, I missed you too," Ev
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