9 A Loving Family (2/2)
”As you wish.” Was all Adam said.
In the living room Mrs. Hayes was flipping through a magazine. Adam had only been upstairs for a few minutes, but when she looked up and saw both men coming down the stairs. ”Are you leaving already?” She asked with a frown.
”I should go back. I still have many things to attend to.”
”Why don't you just stay here. You don't even have a girlfriend. Who will cook for you, and look after you in that big empty condo.”
”I thought we agreed you wouldn't interfere with my love life.” He said sternly.
”If you found yourself a girlfriend I wouldn't have to.” His mother chided. ”You know if you smiled a bit more you wouldn't scare them all away.”
”I don't know what you're talking about.”
”I'm talking about that permanent scowl on your face.”
”I don't scowl.”
”Oh please. You came out of the womb with a stoic look on your face.”
His father laughed at the remark. ”Let the boy be.”
”It's not funny. Don't tell me you never want to see your grandchildren.” His mother scolded.
”That's enough.” Adam said firmly. ”I'm leaving now; I'll stay for dinner another time.”
His mother conceded. ”Drive safely then.”
As Adam drove back he took a rare moment to admire the night sky. The autumn air was crisp, and the sky was clear. The trees were just beginning to change colours, and it seemed that two hearts were destined to change with them.