A Woman Moves Into Her Childhood Home – What She Finds Terrifies Her

46. Welcome Back

“Welcome back,” Sally said, “I knew your parents. They were lovely people.” Betsy and Allen ordered burgers, fries, and Cokes, with Betsy reminding her son that this was going to be their last unhealthy meal for a while.

She had groceries now, so their takeout days were over. Allen laughed. Staring at her son in the booth, Betsy marveled at how much he looked like her father. Pictures she’d seen of him, anyway.