She breathed deeply, savoring fresh air resplendent with the scents of pine and summer sunshine. The two, mingling together, brought back memories of Nana and all the time they’d spent nestled in lounge chairs on the back deck of Nana’s house, reading together. It was funny, really, how each of them could spend hours engrossed in a story and yet they still managed to communicate, nonetheless. More than funny…it was a wonderful bond they shared. Had shared, Jami reminded herself. Nana was gone. She’d missed her grandmother at the “Friends and Family” event and would miss her at every other event that came down the pike, as well. Jami drew a breath, wiped away a tear, and reminded herself how proud Nana would be. The thought brought a small measure of comfort. “Riley?” Jami gave one quick knock on the glass-paned entrance door before pushing it open. “It’s Jami. Are you busy?” “Down here,” he called. “Last office on the right.” Jami took her time, drinking in her surroundings.
