After getting all the paperwork done, I went to grandpa's house. Billie was quite happy to see me, and we played together until the afternoon, taking a break from lunch.
Grandpa came back home at mid-afternoon. As he sometimes did, he stood quietly in the corner, observing us, before I noticed him.
"Oh, hey, Gramps," I said.
"Hello, Dana. Have you done everything you were going to do for today?" grandpa asked.
"Well," I said. "I've done all the paperwork, but I haven't settled some personal issues. So I'll go see Jack after he finishes work."
"Will you be staying at his house?" grandpa asked.
I raised my eyebrows, surprised at his curiosity. This was the first time grandpa asked me such a personal question.
"I will," I said. "Why?"
"I'm glad you won't be in the dorms," grandpa said
