Sylvia stepped out, leaving the three women alone.

"Becky, I had no choice but to come here with Joanna to see you," Helen said, holding Rebecca's hand with a look of deep apology.

Rebecca shook her head. "It's okay, Grandma."

"Becky, when you told me on the phone that you’d fallen in love with Ivan, I absolutely couldn't believe it," Helen said.

Rebecca lowered her eyes as Helen continued, "Now I'm sitting right in front of you. I want ...