"I wasn't expecting that sort of greeting," I stated with a chuckle, before gesturing to my right, "And I'm sure you remember Uncle Mick."

"Of course!" she exclaimed, hugging him too.

"I'll admit I was expecting some sort of city girl," Mick stated once he'd hugged her.

"Give me a little credit. I knew where I was heading."

"Well, yeah, but..." I stated before trailing off and shrugging. "It's good to see you."

A broad grin appeared, her nose crinkling slightly. "You too, Brucey."

I laughed. "Still with the Brucey? I remember you calling me that when you were knee-high to a grasshopper." I took a step back and looked...