"Good point." Rebecca nodded. "It has to be up to the young people. But I think they'll agree; I know they love each other. After all, they've known each other since childhood." Mentioning this made Rebecca smile; she was clearly looking forward to it. She yawned, seeming a bit tired.

"Feeling sleepy? Mom, you should lie down and rest for a bit," Wesley suggested.

"Alright, I'll take a little nap. Getting older really takes a toll on me," Rebecca said, jokingly.

"You're still young, Mom! You've got decades ahead of you," Wesley reassured her.

"Haha," Rebecca laughed. "I'm not counting on living that long; otherwise, I'd just be an old hag!"

After a few more exchanges, Rebecca settled into her hospital bed to sleep. Sydney and Wesley stepped out of the room.

"I'll call Theo," Sydney said, pulling out her phone.

"Do you think he'll pick up?" Wesley asked, recalling the message Sydney had sent him last night, assuring him Theodore was okay. Even though Sydney was considering divorce, Theodore was still their son, and she needed to share updates about him with Wesley. "He has to answer," she replied.

In fact, Sydney wasn't sure either. She dialed Theodore's number, and waited for a while until it connected.

"Mom, I need some time alone to think-" Theodore said.

is

say?" His tone shifted

She's forgotten many things; she even

is Grandma? Which hospital?"

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already dressed and looking like he was about to head out. "Where are you going? Lunch

to my grandma. I need to go," Theodore replied, moving toward

clutching his chest in pain, swaying unsteadily. He had been severely injured, and it had only been a

like this!" Caleb exclaimed. "What happened to

in the hospital. She's sick, and I need to get

drive in this state!" Caleb insisted. "I'll drive

Theodore reluctantly agreed. "Thanks."

as they arrived, Theodore rushed inside while Caleb parked the

arrive safely, Wesley and Sydney breathed a

Theodore asked, his face

ago, but he looked much more worn out than

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