PERCIE
Thirteen months ago
We talked every day until Thursday. I missed talking with her on Friday, though. I asked Grandpa if they would come with me tomorrow. I was a little excited to see her again. This time I wouldn’t disappoint and upset her.
I picked up my grandparents at their home. I already dropped by at the flower shop for Emma. I knew what she liked.
“Look at you. Finally, the old Percie.” Grandpa patted my back.
I rolled my eyes. “We met last week, Grandpa.”
“You look a lot better today, Percie.”
“About that.” I laughed. I was actually eating like a starved animal. “I have to go to the grocery after I see Emma.” I rubbed the back of my neck.
“Don’t worry about it. Grace would love to do that when she sees you like that.”
Grandma showed up and opene
