The Years Between Us — Episode 4

He took one hand in each of his and beamed. There are my two. Did you miss me? Yes, great-grandpad. The house had always been quiet, just the housekeeper and the staff.

Now there were children's shoes by the door and crayon drawings on the hall and the rooms felt warmer than they had in years. That evening, after I got both kids down, I slipped out of their room. The housekeeper was waiting in the hallway.

Miss Whitfield, your grandfather is asking for you in the study. I'll be right there. When I reached the second floor study, I found Grandpa and Alex already seated at the table by the Just several folders spread across the surface.

Vivian? What happened? Henderson said you called me in a hurry. Well, looks like there was a misunderstanding. My dear, sit down. You look terrified.

I greeted them both and settled into an empty chair. Alex. Vivian. I asked Henderson to bring you both up because I have something to say. Your mother was my only child. That makes you my only heirs.

After this illness, I know I'm not what I was.