Family Reunion I

As Seraphina sat in her apartment, grappling with the weight of her father’s passing, her thoughts kept drifting back to Damien. Despite the tumultuous events unfolding around her, he remained a steadfast anchor in her life, a source of unwavering support and understanding.

With a heavy heart, Seraphina picked up her phone and dialed Damien’s number, her fingers trembling slightly as she waited for him to answer. After a few rings, his familiar voice came through the line, filling her with a sense of comfort and familiarity.

“Hey, babe,” Damien greeted, his tone warm and affectionate. “What’s up?”

Seraphina took a deep breath, steeling herself for the difficult conversation ahead. “Damien, I… I need to talk to you,” she began, her voice wavering slightly with emotion. “It’s about my dad.”

Damien’s response was immediate, his concern evident even through the phone. “What happened? Is everything okay?” he asked, his tone brimming with worry.

Tears welled in Seraphina’s eyes as she strug