Chapter 34

It was off to Gram's house. When we pulled around the corner I made him stop at the shop first. I wanted to put the sign up before guests started to line up at the door. I didn't want to let them down. So keeping them informed was the best way. Shane parked the car and we both went in. I locked the door behind us and grabbed the paper to write on. I was so thankful that I got a printer in my office here last year. Because trying to write a note on my order pad would have been a sight to see.

"What are you going to say?"

"I am going to let them know that I have some family business that I need to attend to and will reopen next week sometime."

"That sounds good and I think that is plenty of enough time to get things for Gram at the pack house."

"Yes, I completely agree."

Once the sign was put up at the shop and I made sure everything was in order there, we got back into the car and made the very short drive over to Grams. Once we were there we parked in the driveway and got out. Shane and I grabbed as many of the bags as we could and made our way up to the front door. I didn't have my keys so I just knocked. Ramiro came rushing to the front door and swung it open.

"Hello, Alpha, Luna."

"Hello Ramiro, do you mind going to the car and grabbing the rest of the bags out of it?"

"Sure thing."

Ramiro quickly left the house and went right to the car. He had no issues with grabbing the remaining bags. It felt so different being in the house and being here without Gram. It feels so unreal to be packing my things along with hers. But is so good knowing we are giving all these new things a chance. Ramiro brought everything inside and I instructed him to start taking the pictures off the walls. I knew that beyond anything else those pictures were going to be what Gram needed the most.

"Where do you want me to start babe?"

"If you don't mind, can you start in my bathroom and bedroom?"

"Absolutely, what are you going to do?"

"Well first I am going to grab the recipe book I have been making out of the kitchen, and then I am going to go into Gram's room and bathroom and start there. I think that she would feel better if it was me getting her things."

"Alright sounds good to me."

The 3 of us got to work. When Ramiro was done I started to hand other things that belonged to Gram that I think she would like to have at the pack house. It took us about two and a half hours to get everything that I wanted to get packed up. Almost all of Gram’s clothes and jewelry were packed. All of her prized possessions were packed. All of her hygiene essentials and anything else I can think of. Then for me, it was exactly the same. I made sure to take everything that I wanted to have with me. I am more than thankful that we took the SUV with us because I don't think that with all these bags and suitcases being full they would have fit in the car along with Ramiro.

"Is that it babe?"

"Yeah, I think so."

The 3 of us started to bring all of our things out to the SUV. Once everything was packed up we all got in and started to head to the hospital. I made sure to bring a change of clothes for Gram. That way she could get washed up and put on something other than a hospital gown.

"Would it be alright with you if Ramiro dropped us off and took the Suv back to the pack to unload? That way when he gets back to the hospital there would be no issue for Gram getting in or out."

"That is a great idea," I answered

"Ramiro, is that okay with you?" He asked wanting to know how Ramiro felt about it.

"Yes Alpha that works for me."

The rest of the ride was a bit silent. Ramiro was the one driving and Shane was in the passenger seat. I knew that he wanted to be sitting next to me but there just wasn't enough room for him to do that. He pulled his visor down and angled it so that he could look at me the whole ride. We finally made it to the pack hospital. Shane was the first one out of the car. He came over to my door and opened it for me. He is such a gentleman. As I got out of the car I thought that I saw the black car that was following us out of the corner of my eye. However, when I turned to look, there was nothing there. My mind has to be playing tricks on me. I thought to myself. Once Shane shut the door he turned and interlocked his fingers in mine and we walked into the hospital together.

The minute we got onto Gram’s floor we were greeted by the doctor.

"Shane! Sierra! It is good to see you two again. How is everything going?"

"Things are good honestly," I told him not wanting to tell him anything else.

"We are excited to see Gram and finally get to bring her home." Shane expressed.

"I know that she is excited too. She has been talking about finally being part of a pack after over 50 years." The doctor stated.

"It was a shock to me that she was even up for it after all of this time," I said.

There was a brief pause before I broke the silence.

"So how did she do last night?" I asked

" She did well actually, she hadn’t had another episode since that first time after she was brought in."

"That is great to hear."

"Is she awake now?" I wanted to know very eager to see her.

"She is. She had breakfast already and has been sitting in the chair watching some TV waiting for the two of you."

"Awe she is just the sweetest. Shane, let's not waste any more time."

"Alright, babe lets go and see her."

As we entered the room she was right where the doctor said that she was. In the chair watching TV. Gram looks so peaceful and just like her old self. Almost like nothing has even happened. She is so alert and vibrant.

" Hey, Gram!" I damn near shouted

"Sierra!! Shane!!!" She almost jumped out of her chair.

"Hey, Gram!"

"You ready to get out of here?"

"You have no idea." She said

"Well then let's blow this popsicle stand!" Shane suggested

"That is the best thing I have heard in a while."

I got the discharge papers from the nurse. And then the 3 of us headed out. By the time that we got out of the hospital, Ramiro was already there waiting for us. Gram and I got in the back seat together and Shane got on the passenger side.

Gram took my hand in hers and I turned to look at her. She gave me the biggest smile I have ever seen her have. I knew that right here and now she is the happiest that she has ever been.

We finally arrived on Shane's pack land and Ramiro drove us right to the pack house that Gram would be at.

"I have a surprise for the both of you," Shane revealed.

"Oh yeah, what's that?" I questioned

"Surprise? I love surprises.." Gram added

"Well, I hope that you both like this one. Ramiro has offered to stay with Gram."

"Really?" I said very shocked to hear him say this.

"Yes, that is if you don't want to stay with her yourself and if she is willing to have him stay."

"Who is Ramiro?" Gram wondered because she had not met him yet.

Ramiro turned around in his seat once we were parked and formally introduced himself to her.

"Hey Gram I am Ramiro."

"Hello Ramiro it is nice to meet you."

"Same here," Ramiro replied

"Ramiro will look after you and help you with anything that you might need."

"And what if she has another episode?" I asked a little concerned.

"He knows exactly what to do. He has also been instructed to call us the minute something changes and then to call the hospital." Shane assured.

"Okay… Gram… what do you think.?" I wanted to know what she thought about it.

"I think that it is a great idea. I don't want you or Shane to waste your time looking after me. Plus it has been a very long time since I have lived with a man."

Gram started to wiggle her eyebrows and I knew that she was being flirtatious.

"Gram! " I shouted shocked at her actions.

"You know what I mean child. I want you and Shane to focus on making me some grandbabies before I go."

I started to blush. Gram knew how to set the mood.

We all got out and got all of Gram's things out of the SUV and we brought them all inside the pack house. I was in shock to see how beautiful the house was. It was nothing like I expected it to be. It was way better. There were 2 bedrooms and a full attic.

"Did you grab our pictures?"

"I did, I grabbed everyone I saw."

"Good that is what I want to do first."

"Ramiro can help you with that."

Shane then took Gram and me into Gram’s new bedroom while Ramiro unpacked her pictures. When Shane opened the door to Gram’s room she immediately started to cry.

"What is the matter Gram?" Shane was a little concerned.

"Sierra and Shane, this place is beautiful. I am so thankful for both of you."

"Gram, please you don't have to thank us. We are now all family and this is what we are supposed to do. Help one another out no matter what."

Gram turned and hugged Shane and then myself.

After a while, we helped her to get all of her things unpacked. I offered to help her to put everything away and she refused. She made it very clear that she wanted me to get all of my things unpacked as well. After going back and forth with her for a moment. I agreed to go and do what she wanted me to. I knew that she wanted me to let her now have some of her independence. Even though now she had Ramiro to help her. It was her time to live freely. And I was going to give her just that.