A man walked in carrying a gift box, heading straight toward Claire and the Scott family. He turned to Claire and said, "Good evening, Ms. Wilson. Mr. Sterling had something come up last minute—he might be running late tonight. He was worried he wouldn't make it in time for the party, so he asked me to bring this gift on his behalf."

Claire reached out and took the box, replying, "Got it, thank you."

Since Grandma Morrison was a close friend of Grandma Sterling's, ...