The Old Man and the Beach–Part 2
CHAPTER 5 We expected Leia sometime in the afternoon, but she must have been anxious because she pulled up to the gate just as I was preparing lunch—hot dogs on the grill. “Hello! I don’t know what to do.” “Hi, Leia. Smile…you’re on camera. Hold on and I’ll buzz you through.” “Okay—uh…do I have to worry about Max?” “No, he’ll remember you.” I pressed my remote and the gate swung open. I watched as Leia drove her VW Beetle through and down the driveway. I called Cindy and put a few more dogs and buns on the grill. I wasn’t sure how to greet Leia, but she walked straight to me, giving me a hug, so I reciprocated. Cindy showed her around the house while I finished prepping the lunch. It did my heart good …