Going Home

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Part 68

The next morning it was time for Grace and Josh to head home. They were due to start work first thing the next day and their imminent departure had everyone in a reflective mood.

Coming down to breakfast Josh found it hard to believe it was only three days ago that they’d arrived. He had doubts then that anything would change on this visit, but now everything was different. He was glad he came, it was a relief to be able to let go of things that had weighed him down for years, but he was ready to go home. He needed time and space to think now.

Grace however was sorry to be going home. She’d loved being at the farm. Growing up in the city, it had been a whole new world for her. Josh had been different too and she hoped they’d be back soon. The relationship with his parents had certainly improved, so future visits seemed likely, but who knew.

As they entered the kitchen Josh pulled Grace close for a quick kiss. Hearing them approach Margaret looked over her shoulder from her position at the stove and smiled as she watched the embrace. Raising his head Josh caught his mother’s eye and gave her a small smile. “Where’s Dad?”

“He’s already eaten and has gone to repair a fence in the North paddock. He wanted to get it finished so he could be back before you go.”

Josh frowned he’d have liked to talk to his dad on his own. Then realising this could be his chance, he said “I’ll go give him a hand then.”

Margaret smiled at Josh. She was pleased he was volunteering to help. “okay I’ll make your breakfast so you can take it with you.”

“Thanks” Josh said and walked over to where Grace was reading the paper at the table.  Leaning down he kissed her head “see ya.”

Grace smiled up at him, happy he was going out of his way to interact with his parents. When she thought of his attitude when they’d arrived she couldn’t believe the difference.

Walking over to the stove Josh grabbed the egg and bacon roll Margaret had prepared, “thanks” he said.

Margaret smiled “my pleasure.”

Josh nodded and headed out the door.