Grammy screeched. Wiley pulled Hannah into a hug, and the other Hartwells joined in.Rebecca’s eyes misted, her gaze meeting Thomas’s over the chaos. He gaveher an odd look, then glanced away. Wiley hugged Grammy. “Happy birthday, Mom.” Grammy Rose punched his arm. “Oh, heck, son, I’m thrilled y’all are allhere. Having you and Bert together and all my granddaughters is a giftin itself.” She winked. “Even if you have been keeping to opposite sides of the room.” Wiley laughed that boisterous laugh of his. “We both love you, you knowthat.” A twinge of sadness touched Grammy’s eyes as the girls twin cousins,Caitlin and Angie, approached. “Now about your mother?” “We tried to get in touch with her,” Caitlin said. “But we couldn’treach her.” “I tried to, as well,” Wiley said. “But we don’t know where Shelby tookoff to.” Grammy Rose shook her head. “She’ll come back in due time, I reckon.” Rebecca caught the cue from Mimi and urged her to open the remaininggifts.
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