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... idn’t need to look at the screen to know who it was. No one in this family called this early unless something was wrong or about to be.

I answered anyway.

"Yes, Grandpa."

"Come to the house," he said. No greeting, as usual. "Today."

I sat back in my chair, already tired. "Is this about the news this morning ?"

Silence on the line for a second. Then, "You’re needed here. Don’t be late."

The call ended.

I stared at my phone for a long moment ...

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