A Sunny Day

MIA

The doorbell caught all our attention at the dining table.

It was our first normal breakfast in forever, lots of things had happened over the last few weeks that we had not had time for something as normal as having breakfast.

Ivan went to open the door while Javier and I looked on, it was my mom and Bastien who came in.

I got up and ran to her and hugged her, “Welcome back Mom, how have you been?” I asked beaming with a smile.

She smiled back, “I’ve been good, you seem to be in a happy mood,” she commented.

“Uhm, it’s been a while since I have been able to enjoy a peaceful day.”

“And you should continue to do so.”

“Everything looks great on the home front,” Bastien remarked.

Ivan shook his head, “Yes it is, everyone is just glad that we are here in one piece.”

Javier got up and walked over to Bastien, “How are you doing with the new place,” he asked.

That reminded me of the fact that Bastien’s old home was destroyed.

“The new place is alright, not as great as the old but it gets