“Ah, a change of faith is always refreshing, no matter what it may be.”
Valerie looked up as Uncle Joshua pulled over a chair and joined Eric and her at the table.
“It shows that you’re thinking.” Joshua set his large steaming mug of coffee on the corner of the table close by Eric. Anne set a cup of decaf in front of Valerie and topped off Eric’s hot chocolate before joining them herself with a tall iced tea sporting a bright slice of lemon.
Valerie took Anne’s hand and squeezed, then didn’t let go, both of them perfectly content to simply sit and hold hands. Valerie always loved how cozy it felt when they all crowded around the tiny table, as they often did to share a meal or play a board game. It was always cozy despite her uncle’s bulk. She glanced sideways at Eric to see how he was
