Glancing back at his grandmother, Sebastian suggested, “How about we start with a nice lunch after we settle in?"
She nodded, pleased. "Now that's more like it. Tell me, how's the business going? And how are you really doing, Sebastian?"
He hesitated, then decided to open up a little. "Business is fine, as usual. But...there's been a lot on my mind lately."
Eleanor looked at him intently. "I see. Does it have anything to do with a certain someone from your past?"
Sebastian's eyes widened slightly. "How do you always know?"
She smiled knowingly. "A grandmother always knows. Let's talk more about it over lunch. For now, just focus on getting us home safely."
As they drove, Sebastian felt a sense of comfort he hadn't felt in a while. His grandmother's presence always had a way of ground
