“They’re here, they’re here!” Jade and Amber skidded into the living room where Kathleen and Roy were enjoying a well-earned glass of wine beside the Christmas tree.
“Wonderful,” said Kathleen. “You go out and meet them. They’ll be happy to see you.”
“And then we can open our Christmas Eve present?” asked Jade.
Kathleen laughed. “After your mom and dad are settled in and have time to put their feet up for a few minutes.”
The two girls scampered off and were soon outside on the front porch gleefully exchanging greetings and hugs with their parents.
“We should probably go out and meet them,” Kathleen said, not wanting to move. She was enjoying just being able to sit with him, no expectations, no need to come up with sparkling conversation.
It was comfortable and comforting.
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