On move-in day, something incredible happened. At the retirement home café, Grammy recognized an elderly man. “Peter? Is that you?” she asked. It was her high school sweetheart, Peter, whom she hadn’t seen in almost 60 years!
They started talking, reminiscing about old times. Suddenly, Grammy revealed, “Peter, you are the father of my son, Steve.” Shocked, Peter said, “If I had known… I’m so sorry.”
Grammy explained how her family forced them apart, leading to years of separation and heartache. Peter listened, tears streaming down his face. “I thought I was doing the right thing, Mary. If I had known…”
From that day, Peter and Grammy were inseparable, spending their days together, making up for lost time. Peter would say, “Let’s take a walk in the garden, Mary,” every afternoon, holding her hand.
They attended activities together, from painting classes to movie nights, always side by side. They even had coffee at the café every morning. “Good morning, lovebirds,” I would tease whenever I visited.
