Meeting the Family
William's grandfather and Ryan were as nervous as Lilith. Early morning, Ryan bossed Alva around the house, even grocery shopping with her - amusing Alva despite knowing his quirks. Grandpa William changed outfits several times, worried about seeming too stern. He hadn't fussed over his appearance like this since his wife's passing. After shopping, Ryan woke William to fetch Lilith while he cooked. Despite his oddities, Ryan was a great chef who'd taught William his modest cooking skills. William and Lilith arrived around eleven - perfect for small talk before lunch. They'd dawdled, buying fruit to avoid an awkwardly long visit. At the door, Lilith breathed deeply, suddenly calm after days of worry. They entered hand in hand. Ryan greeted them eagerly, "Lilith, you're here! Been waitin
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