Due to the heavy traffic, Nick and Georgia reached her family home late in the afternoon, the sky already melting into sunset.
The familiar two-story, four-bedroom traditional style house stood warmly against the fading light, its silhouette stirring a mix of nostalgia and comfort. Katie's excitement, however, could not be contained a second longer.
"Yay! Home!" she squealed, springing from the car the instant Nick unlocked the doors.
"Katie! Don't run!" Georgia called, shaking her head as Wendy hurried after the little girl.
Nick watched with an amused smile. "She's got a lot of energy," he remarked, stepping out and moving to the trunk.
He retrieved the suitcase, carrying it toward the doorway, only to pause at the threshold. Georgia had already stepped inside but turned when she noticed him lingering.
"Aren't you coming in?" she asked.
