ALLISON.

His lips parted like he was about to say something but then, his lips quivered and curled up, smiling while shaking his head like he was still in awe of what he was seeing.

“Well, you never fail to show me one.”

I rolled my eyes, but the amusement in his tone made me smile. He gestured toward the bench.

“Join us?” he offered.

“Oh, sure. Thank you!”

As I approached, he motioned to the little girl beside him.

“Before I forget, Allison, this is Edna. ...