My grandparents would also and, with everyone wanting success, there was an excellent chance that it would occur.They were five minutes early but we w...re ready. When they drove up and stopped, we all approached the car with smiles. Joe and Doris were older, of course. My grandmother looked like an older version of her daughter and Irene favored her. I knew from past meetings that Joe Somers was older than his wife and quiet.Karen walked up to him and said, "You must be Grandfather Somers. I am. ‘Yes.’ ‘Hallelujah.’ Startled, I straightened up in time to see Drew pump a celebratory fist into the air. ‘What?’ ‘Thank the Lord for that. Kiddo, you can’t just go off and do stuff like that, okay? There are too many things to consider. You need to think about the shop, your staff, who’s going to do the books—the ordering, payroll…’ I watched open-mouthed as he reached for the biscuit tin, tucking it under his arm before picking up his own mug of tea. ‘And then there’s your house,’ he went. "I'm OK. Tired." Come here. You can rest your head on my shoulder." Allison obeyed and Abigail wrapped her arm around Allison's shoulder, hugging her tight. Then she took Allison's hand in hers and held it tight. Allison suddenly felt very safe. They were leaving her tormentor. She'd confessed her secrets to Abigail. She felt the burden being swept away while she snuggled into her sister's embrace. She smiled and closed her eyes again. The must be what heaven is like, she thought. Safe, warm,. Not everyone can say that,” said Curtiss, obviously proud of himself.“Well, your right about that,” said Grant.“What can I getcha?” said Curtiss.“Anything on tap. A tall one,” he said. Curtiss nodded and went to fill the order.“You married Lee Wyatt’s ex if I remember rightly,” said the talkative Curtiss, returning with the beer.“Yes,” said Grant. “Met him once, but that was a long time ago.”“Really? Just one time?” said Curtiss.“Yes,” he said. Curtiss let his knowing eyes float toward a table.