Page 19 2025 Home For The Holidays Lincoln Daily News “Don’t you think you should let David do that?” Mom asked Sarah. “I don’t mind,” David said, having caught up after placing the presents beneath the tree. “All three of us can go. The more the merrier!” ---- The next half hour was filled with introductions to people Claire vaguely remembered from the wedding, and plenty of conversation. Uncle Mike was about what she’d expected. While he was a bit strange, Claire could see he had a good heart. Aunt Lizzie and her kids were a lot, but the kids were excited to have someone new to show their toys to. She also got to have another nice, long conversation with Natalie, but Sarah pulled her away again after some time. All the while, Claire was anxiously waiting to meet Grandma, but she seemed nowhere to be found. “Alright,” Sarah said, “the last one you need to meet is Grandma.” Claire felt renewed anxiety. This was it. If Grandma didn’t like her, it would all be over. She needed to be as normal as possible. Remember, she thought to herself, traditional values. The trio walked into the kitchen where a little old lady with curly gray hair was pulling a pumpkin pie out of the oven. “Hi Grandma,” David said lightly, trying to get her attention. Grandma turned toward the group, lighting up at the sight of her grandson. “David,” she exclaimed, taking off her oven mitts and coming over to give David a hug.
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