Dancing

The music is blasting, and as soon as we step into the heavily decorated living-room, we get greeted by everyone Gram never mentioned she had invited. Nolan and Aunt Miranda are no surprise, really, but Mom is elated to see Shanna here, too, her friend from their teenage years.

Something about how Charlotte, her wife, was away on a business trip for her fashion brand, and the kids were at their grandparents’, so Gram invited her.

I’d normally prefer to be among family only, but I like Shanna. She’s an observer. Also, her being here just makes mom look so happy.

Only Shanna and Mom know how to dance, really, but does it really matter?

Nope.

… Clearly, it doesn’t.

Would it be the twins at all if they didn’t hang out with each other all night?

Gram doesn’t yet know that I’ve been let go from the museum. Don’t really feel like telling her now. Just so happy to see her. And I mean, it’s not like she never hides anything.

Don’t wanna think about any of that tonight though, tonight is for dancing.

And of course, watching the countdown on TV!