"I love you too, sweetheart. I'm just so happy we could do this for you." She sighed happily once again as she gave Melissa another firm squeeze, and then she stepped back and smiled. "Well, let me get out of your way and fix some lunch while you get settled in."
Catherine and my mother turned and headed out to the kitchen, chatting happily. I was left standing just inside Melissa's bedroom, still holding her heavy suitcase. I gave her a smile.
"Where do you want this?" I asked, hefting the suitcase so she could see what I meant.
"Um, here's fine," she replied, indicating a spot between her bed and the closet.
After I set down the suitcase, I looked at her and smiled again.
"Welcome home, Melissa," I said softly.
"Thanks," she replied. Then she swallowed and shook her head softly. "Y
