Grandma!" Smiles calls, excitedly as she walks to Grandma Shiley who relaxingly sits back on the chair in the garden.
She seems busy, staring at something she's holding. Hearing the voice of a familiar someone, Grandma Shiley turns behind. Her eyes grew wide in disbelief, yet the excitement was clearly seen.
"S-smiles?" Grandma Shiley calls out, voice stuttering. She couldn't believe her eyes, it's been a long since she felt this happy, and here she was, experiencing it.
"Oh lord, I've seen it all, take me now" Grandma Shiley cries. Arms spread wide inviting Smiles for a hug, Smiles happily throws herself into her arms.
"I've missed you so much Grandma" Smiles cries, "I'm sorry I left, I was so stupid to have done that" she continues.
"Let it go now child, let bygones be bygones" Grandma Shiley stroked gently on her hair, calming the crying girl.
She doesn't blame her at all, if she as the grandma was hurt, then it's ok for her to feel more.
"All that matters is you are home with us. I thought I'd never see you again, that I would die before you came back but I guess my part isn't over yet… I'm meant to see something greater" Grandma Shiley was so emotional, that she couldn't hold onto her tears.
After a long hug, Smiles pulls away, cleaning her face dry."I'm sorry for making you sad!" Smiles apologize.
It's been five years since she last saw Grandma Shiley, and compared to then she's grown older and weaker but one might see her to be strong enough for her age.
Grandma Shiley folded her face, "Don't allow anything to come in between you two, I don't have a lifetime here. As you can see, I'm too old to take care of myself." She pauses before continuing, "Be his everything and more. Love him and be that caring wife I've always known you to be''
Grandma Shiley knows her time is up, she is so wise she could take care of her grandson some more but she can't. Not like she will die anytime soon but she knows Smiles is more than capable of taking care of him, more than anyone else. Her love for her grandson is more than enough to survive them for a lifetime.
Grandma Shiley caught sight of Nate, standing silently behind watching the two talk. As always, Kate is with Keane with Grandpa Jimmy while Nate sneaks only to be with his mom.
"I wish I was young enough to experience this and more," Grandma Shiley said, approaching the little boy.
"Hello handsome, what's your name?" Grandma Shiley asked, crunching down to his level.
"Nathaniel," Nate said with all boldness and confidence.
"Such a beautiful name for an angel like you, I am your great grandma." Grandma Shiley introduced. "Can, this old lady hug you?" She asked.
Nate nods, and with that, Grandma Shiley takes him in for a hug, making sure she doesn't squeeze him.
"Why are you crying? Did I hurt you?" Nate asked, all concerned.
Grandma Shiley didn't know she was crying until she heard him. She is just too happy to be able to see her handsome great-grandson and hug him. Nothing feels better than seeing a happy family.
"No, grandma is not crying. Grandma is just happy to finally see an angel, do you know what that means?" Grandma Shiley asked and Nate shook his head in denial.
Grandma Shiley chuckles, "It means grandma can finally rest with a big smile plastered on her face." She says, and pinch on Nate's cheek.
Nate frowns," but you haven't seen my sister" he complains. He doesn't understand why Grandma Shiley is saying she can finally have a rest while she's just meeting him.
Grandma Shiley laughs, remembering she's talking to a child." Oh, my bad. Let's go, I will be more than happy to see your sister too"
Nate grabs Grandma Shiley's hands, leading her inside.
" What's her name? " Grandma Shiley asked,
" Kaitlin, but I call her Kate," Nate happily says.
He seems so open and chilling with Grandma Shiley, he is basically enjoying her stay.
" Kate, see, I'm here with great grandma " Nate informs, walking to the sofa.
Kate was super happy, she jumped off Grandpa Jimmy's arms and rushed to her brother's side.
A social and jolly Kate was, she didn't need Grandma Shiley to invite her for a hug and she leisurely threw herself into her arms.
" Are you daddy's mother?" Asked Kate, resting her head on Grandma Shiley's shoulder.
Grandma Shiley chuckles, seeing how open and fun she is, "no, but I am his grandma" she explains.
Kate nodded in understanding, "so daddy to have a grandma, I thought we were the only ones" she said innocently.
Grandma Shiley couldn't help but laugh at her innocent thoughts." Everyone has grandmas', "
" Really? Kate asked, '' Does that mean you have grandma too? "
"Where she is, we would like to see her '' Nate adds, eyes staring at her expectantly.
" Somewhere up there," Grandma Shiley said pointing up.
Kate and Nate gaze in the direction of her fingers and are met by a white ceiling," huh? Why is she up there? " Kate asked, still not believing someone could be up there
" Cause that's where all grandma's go when they are too old, '' Grandma Shiley explains. She had no idea that the children were thinking she was talking about the ceiling.
" Common now, Grandma got nice things for you two," Grandma Shiley said and they both held her hands and followed her.
Meanwhile, Grandpa Jimmy was busily talking to the young couples. They looked all happy, chatting together as Smiles could be seen blushing every now and then while Keane never stopped caressing the back of her hand.