Tessa.

“Tonight works.”

Grant sent it in the family chat at 8:47 p.m. while Helen sat on the couch ten feet from him with the thread open on her lap.

I saw it from my room. I liked it. One tap.

Helen liked it too.

Perfect. I will stay out of your way so you can finish wrapping.

I stared at both hearts sitting under his words. Tonight works. She thought it meant the gift. He meant the side gate and my door and the fact that I was already wet before I even stood up.

Helen added another message.

What if we do a little family breakfast tomorrow to...