NINETEEN

Well well indeed.

Jody heard Steve's gasp of surprise as he and the kids scrambled up to their feet.

"Dad? Mom?"

"We were hoping you would still recognize us." Jonah said sarcastically.

Sarah walked in, leaving her husband at the threshold. "Since Mohammed refused to go to the mountain, the mountain has come to Mohammed."

Jody stood up, suddenly feeling out of place. She had not seen Steve's parents since she had Victoria in the hospital almost six years ago, well except for Sarah who she had seen after Tory's most recent accident.

"Jody?"

She gave Jonah a small smile. "Yes, it's Jody. Hello, Jonah."

"Wow. You are even prettier now. How are you doing?"

"I'm doing fine." She nodded. "Hello Sarah."

"Hello dear."

"Grandma!" Tory jumped into her arms.

"And here's the prettiest princess there will ever be." Sarah lifted her into her arms.

"Hello Grandpa. How are you?"

Jonah smiled and then took a seat. "I'm fine, my princess. What about you?"

"I'm happy."