“Grandpa?”
“Yes?” Christopher looked down at his 5-year-old grandson.
“I really like this place.”
Christopher smiled. “So do I, Joey.”
They sat in silence for awhile.
“Grandpa?”
“Yes?”
“I heard Mom say something about you being sick. Is it true?”
Christopher put his hand on Joey’s shoulder. “It is.”
The boy stared at the water for a moment before he spoke again. “Are you going to be okay?”
Christopher hesitated for a moment. He didn’t want to lie to the boy. “I’m not sure. But for now, let’s just enjoy this moment and this beautiful place. Okay?”
The boy stared at him for a moment before nodding. “Okay. I really do like this place.”
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