NIRVANA

“I’ll take your grandfather with me and send him home.”

I suddenly felt emotional that I wanted to cry. “I’m grateful.”

“I’ll see you soon, honey.” Grandpa kissed me on the cheek. “Be safe.”

“You, too. Love you, Grandpa.”

“Love you, too.”

I was still standing even though the portal had disappeared minutes before me.

I didn’t know what I would become if I were raised by a different person. I was glad my ...