Unlike Monday, Luke didn't seem to have any reservations about welcoming me back into his life. Monday had called him to let him know I was on my way, and he met me at the front porch, a hot cup of coffee in his hands and a smile on his face. Like most people around these parts, Luke still li...
My mother wrapped her soft arms around me and held me so tight to her chest that I wondered if she would ever let go and hoped that she wouldn't. "Oh, baby, I've missed you," she cheered as she gripped me firmly to her, rocking gently back and forth. I smiled and buried my face in her shoulder,...
