122: Sleepover?

WINTER:

This was supposed to be a family photo shoot, but the atmosphere was heavy. It was difficult to smile in front of the camera seeing how your Dad's body shivered because of the pain. His weight dropped even more. And even Liam could sense that his grandfather was sick.

“Eyes on the camera, please,” the photographer ordered.

“This is tiring, Winter,” Dad declared, trying to show his smile.

Putting my hand on Liam's shoulder, I retorted, “This will be quick before you know it, Dad. Please hold on.”

For the first photo, we wore a white sleeve paired with jeans. It was only with Dad, Liam, and me. The next shoot was with Cali, Dad, Liam, and me and we wore neutral colors. The makeup stylists had done a great job of covering the bruises that started to show on Cali and Hawk's bodies. Hawk was already part of the third photoshoot.

“Are we good now?” I asked, seeing the tiredness in Dad’s eyes. He was only forcing himself to attend this photoshoot for me and Liam.

“Yes, Miss Winter.