"Come in," a somewhat familiar voice called from inside.

I stepped in and first glanced at the bed where Ryan lay, with his eyes closed.

Then I saw Henry Hudson—Vincent's grandfather and Ryan's father.

Vincent's father, Daniel Hudson—Ryan's older brother, was also there.

Ryan was Henry's youngest child, almost twenty years younger than Daniel.

"Grandpa Henry, Father," I greeted them. Despite planning to divorce Vincent, ...