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Julian’s P.O.V

“Snacks, check. Juice boxes, check. Puzzles, check,”

While I scan my list over for what must’ve been the fifth time, I mark off each item with a little tick as I make the rounds again.

I’d always thought triple-checking was a failsafe way to always be prepared. But it took only one afternoon alone with my grandkids for me to be proven wrong.

Aiden’s here this time – Alex reminds me with enough of a lilt for me to spot his mocking.

Don’t say it like that – I chide.