Dawn had just finished freshening up when the doorbell rang.
Her heart jumped at the sound. Jamal had told her his grandfather was coming, but now that he was really here, her chest felt tight.
She took a small breath and walked to the door.
When she opened it, she saw the old man standing tall with kind eyes and silver hair. Beside him was his gentle-looking wife with a soft smile and a warm scarf around her neck.
"Welcome," Dawn said, her smile awkward as she held out the door and stepped aside to let them in. "Please come in."
Aaron's smile was slow and warm as he ushered his wife forward, "Thank you. How are you?"
"I'm fine. Josh has been excited since I told him you were coming over," Dawn said, and Aaron chuckled.
"That's my boy," he said as he shut the door behind him. "How do you like this place?" Aaron asked as they all made their way to the living room.
"I love it. It's warm and peaceful. Give me a minute to get Josh," Dawn said before hurrying off.
