"I'm fine," Rowan said firmly, "much better. My grandson is back. I have nothing to fear anymore."

Frank nodded, smiling. He had expected that the awkwardness between them would not be gone for long.

Suddenly, the door opened again. A second later, two tiny faces peeked out from the gap.

"Can we go in now?" Louis whispered.

"No, Louis. Let's just wait for Daddy's signal."

Hearing that little conversation, Frank's stiffness faded. Taking a deep breath, he patted the back of Rowan's hand. ...