Sydney's POV

Grandma Doris smiled at Mark and mouthed, "Thank you."

Mark nodded, tight-lipped. Then Grandma turned to me. "Where is Lucas? Did he come with you?"

"Yes," I answered quickly. I knew Lucas was itching to see her too. "He's waiting outside."

"Let him in. I would like to see him too," Doris croaked out weakly.

I rose to my feet and walked to the door. I opened it and stuck my head out as I had done when I called Mark earlier. His elbows rested on his knees, and his head was in his hands. I wondered what he was thinking.

"Hey babe," I called softly, and he...