"No!"
"Gramps!"
The horrified cries of the sisters caused Piper to break her glance from her son and look towards the women. She was astounded when her son rushed to comfort the youngest of the two girls.
"Roger, take the girls out of the office," Charles ordered her son into action, and the young man gave a nod of understanding. Stretching out his arms to engulf all three women, he ushered them back out the door of the office.
Piper knew her mouth was hanging open in astonishment. It was apparent that her son was comfortable here in this household, that he was more than just a guest. But before she could think any more about it, Charles stumbled a bit as he made his way across the room to close the door.
"Charles, are you okay?" Piper asked with concern.
"Yes, it"s just the shock of
