~ Zoie’s POV ~ - - - - - Several Weeks Later - - - - - “Ah! Welcome home you two!” Aunt Talia yelped in excitement as soon as Zoie and Landon walked into the house. She got up from her seat, raced to the door, and gave Zoie and Landon the biggest hugs ever. “Nice to see you again, Aunt Talia,” Zoie replied. “Hey, mom, how are ya?” Landon said as he hugged her back. “I’m good, I’m good. I’m just too excited to see you two,” Aunt Talia looked at Zoie and at Landon, smiling a knowing smile. “Come on, come in, your mom’s in the kitchen making everyone coffee,” Ah. Of course. Aunt Talia led Zoie and Landon through the living room and they arrived in the kitchen where everyone was gathered. Her mom was making coffee, per usual, her dad was sitting at the head of the dining table with Uncl

