Author’s POV
In the afternoon Meredith met Jason and Lori.
"Happy birthday, Mer!" they say and take her in a group hug, almost suffocating her.
"Did you get the flowers?" James asks, smiling happily.
"According to tradition!" said Meredith. "Every year the same bouquet, only that from year to year you add another rose. I won't be able to carry it soon.”
"What do you want to do today?" Lori asked with a happy face.
“I miss mom and dad. I think it’s time for them to know that I am back. ” Meredith said.
She was back for almost a week and her parents had no idea.
"They already know," James said.
“What? Why did you tell them, James! ” Meredith asked in a low voice. "I wanted it to be a surprise."
“I didn’t tell them. But they already knew. I think they've been watching you all the ti
