Surprised, Will stared at the wall ahead for a minute before blurting, “What?”
“I’m Marianne, your grandma.” The woman repeated patiently.
“I don’t have a grandma.” Will said, totally confused. He didn’t have a grandma, he knew because his mother had told him she was an orphan.
He didn’t have a father either. He didn’t have a lot of things, but he tried not to let it affect him. His mommy was doing the best she could, and he didn’t want to bother her.
“Yes, you do.” The woman sounded like she thought what he was saying was funny. “I’m your daddy’s mother, so I’m your grandma.”
“No.” Will cried, fear and unease creeping into him. “I don’t have a daddy. Mommy said I don’t have a daddy.”
“Your mommy doesn’t know who your daddy is.” The woman explained.
“My mommy doesn’t know who my
