“I couldn’t be happier to know you. But I have decided to forgive my parents. What they did was wrong on so many levels, but they loved me, and I know I’m the man I am today because of the way they raised me. It saddens me to have missed the opportunity to meet my real parents, but I’ll learn all about them through the both of you. Our kids will now get to know each other, and our grandkids will be close, as well.”
“Speaking of grandkids, congratulations on the upcoming nuptials of Crew and Haley. That is wonderful. You may have your first grandbaby by Christmas next year,” George said. “I wish our kids had gotten engaged without us having to push them.”
“Oh, Crew needed a little push. I met Haley and fixed the drawing for her to get two weeks at Crew’s resort,” Richard said with a beaming smile.
“Brother, you are a man after our hearts. You must tell us what happened,” Joseph said, leaning back. The three of them were roaring with laughter by the time Richard finished his tale.
“So now that you have one child married off, what are your plans for the other four?” Joseph asked, his eyes lit up.
“Well, a few months ago I met this real sweet girl who’s graduating at the end of spring term with her bachelor’s in biochemistry. She’s going on for her master’s in oceanography sciences, but she has the summer off, and she’s fascinated by sunken treasures. It just so happens that my boy Ashton owns a boating business out of Seattle. I’ve given her a card and told her he’d be more than happy for some work.”
“It sounds like she’ll be too busy for a family,” George stated as he took a puff from his cigar.
“Nonsense, Brother. She’s such a sweet thing, and in need of a man to help her let down her hair. I think sparks are going to fly between the two of them.”
“Well, then, we have some work to do,” Joseph exclaimed, and he leaped from his chair. The thought of matchmaking again sent his blood pumping.
There was nothing like family — and finding true love for those you loved so dearly.
The three men walked from the room toward the warmth and laughter of their still-expanding clan. It was a new day — and the sun continued to shine for the Andersons.
The End