He arrived as early as he could, to share breakfast with his parents. He sighted his mom first and went to her, hugging her.

"You know I missed you a lot, right?" Leah declared, glad that Louis had forgotten about their last grievances. She's glad he didn't put it to heart again.

"I missed you more,mom," Louis said, kissing her temple. He looked past his mother to the dinning before asking "where is dad?"

"He's upstairs,"Leah replied. She ...