“If Mommy ever comes back, will you love and protect her?” Robbie asked again.

“Of course I will,” Zachary replied without hesitation. Then he asked curiously, “Why do you suddenly ask?”

“It’s nothing,” Robbie said shortly. He didn’t want to tell Zachary anything without confirming it for himself first.

“All right. Wash your face and go down to see Great-grandpa. We’ll eat together,” Zachary concluded, patting Robbie’s little head.

“OK,” Robbie nodded obediently.

Zachary returned to his own room and changed his clothes, preparing to join his family for dinner. Just then, Ben appeared with the report: “Mr. Nacht, the hospital just notified us that Ms. Blackwood has woken up.”

“OK,” Zachary acknowledged. “We’ll visit her later tonight.”

When Robbie came to Henry’s room, he found Henry sitting in a wheelchair, staring blankly out at the storm. He looked utterly forlorn.

be a good boy and bring this cup of hot tea over to your Great-grandpa,” Spencer whispered placing

He walked over

man remained

crossed over to his front, then repeated

came to his senses. His eyes fixed on Robbie, bewildered for a moment.

replied, handing Henry the cup of tea.

delighted. He took a big swig from the

working on my mechanical dove today. It was rather urgent, so I may have

let it out. You can argue or debate with

replied gratefully. Great-grandpa’s really so good to me. What more could I ask

together. Daddy’s back. We can all eat together as a family,” Robbie declared,

“Sure, sure.” Henry nodded.

came from outside the room. Jamie and Ellie ran in right

and Ellie’s excited squabbling over who

eat! Mrs. Rawlston prepared lots

even squeezed juice for

hard is squeezing juice?” Henry replied,

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