I handed her a similar box and when she opened it, she looked stunned. The necklace I'd bought her was the same as Rachelle's, only with black pearls instead of the white, and her cross was rose gold instead of white. "I knew you already had the white pearls that had belonged to my mother. So, I thought this way, you both could wear them for the graduation tomorrow to coordinate."

"That's a lovely idea, thank you Zachery."

"You are welcome, stepmother. Oh, along that line I was at a quandary what to get you for graduation Rachelle; since I'm sure Dad got you the required car." I winked at...