Illness

Douglas got home as Mira was winding up a call with her family. She was teary-eyed.

"What's wrong, baby?" Douglas asked, concerned.

"My grandma has been sick a long time now," Mira said sadly. "It's why my dad returned back to Thailand with my sister and left mom and me back here. She's got a few months left. I miss her. I miss her a lot." She rubbed her eyes, looking away.

"You know ... I don't have a trial till fall," Douglas said slowly. "Why don't we go spend the summer? I need to meet your family anyhow."

Mira practically bowled over Douglas with a hug. "You mean it? You really mean it?" She kissed Douglas deeply.

"I do, baby," he responded, and he did.