He sipped some coffee and by the time he put the cup down, Tara Summer had entered the hall.
"Grandpa, good morning," Tara said with an ebullient smile on her face, even her steps were jaunty.
"Morning..." Ethan Summer was smiling too. He could tell from her vitality that she was doing well. "You're getting married next month, I thought you'd be too busy. How did you find time to come and see your old grandpa today?"
"I missed you," Tara responded as she stepped behind Ethan and wrapped her arms affectionately around his neck. "How have you been feeling lately, Grandpa?"
"I'm fine, fine…" Ethan Summer reassured her, patting the back of her hand as his demeanor suddenly turned serious. He held her hand as he continued. "But what about you? Your mother let something slip during our last call and I found about the Blood Bracelet's curse…"
