“I think she does.”
“Then bring her over when she’s feeling better. We can talk.”
Marissa thanked her.
Before ending the call, she added, “Theo wants to come too.”
Elena smiled.
“Of course he does.”
“He’s been asking whether you’re angry with him.”
“Tell him I’m not angry.”
Marissa paused.
“I will. But I’m also going to remind him that wanting to help someone doesn’t mean deciding what they should do.”
Elena nodded.
“That sounds right.”
Two days later, the Bennett family arrived.
June’s illness had resolved, and she was eager to get out of the house.
Owen helped unload her power wheelchair from their accessible vehicle while Theo ran toward the front door carrying a small backpack.
James opened it.
“Theo! Have you come to challenge my wife to another dance?”
Theo grinned.
“Maybe later.”
James raised an eyebrow.
“I’m going to need a scheduling appointment first.”
Theo laughed.
June entered behind him.
She wore a yellow sweater and had a notebook balanced on her lap.
Elena greeted her with a hug.
Then she led everyone into the living room.
They had rearranged the furniture after the wedding, leaving a wide path between the sofa and the dining area.
June maneuvered easily beside Elena’s wheelchair.
Theo immediately asked for snacks.
Owen took him into the kitchen.
