Grayson
My mother shot to her feet the moment we stepped into Early & Often, her hands flying to her mouth, eyes glistening at the sight of us. She'd promised she wouldn't be so obvious for Claire's sake, but I should have known.
Scarlett shoved her in the side and whispered something, but it was hopeless. Well, at least she wasn't rushing out of the booth to latch on to her granddaughter. I took that as a win.
Shaking my head, I placed my hand on Elaine's back. She was frozen in place.
"Hey, are you okay?" I asked, leaning in.
"Uh huh," she mumbled, walking in. But her steps faltered a second later.
Damn it. She was shaking. Too nervous.
I instinctively dug my fingers into the small of her back. I didn't know what I expected, but Elaine turning into me fully, placing us bare inche
