Grandma May patted Zachary’s shoulder in satisfaction. She said, “Not bad. You’re responsible. I support your decision.”

Zachary replied, “You and Gramps raised me. Gramps might scold me in my dreams if I’m irresponsible.”

Upon the mention of her partner, who had passed away years ago, Grandma May sighed. “If only your gramps were still alive. He’d be happy to see that you’ve found your happiness and that he’ll become a great-grandfather.

“Unfortunately, he couldn’t see you get married.

“I often dreamt of him shortly after he passed away, but I haven’t been able to for a long time now. Has your gramps visited your dreams, Zack? Is he doing well on the other side?”

After a short silence, Zachary said, “I’ve never dreamt of him since his passing. I often wondered if he was blaming me for being immature, or if he wasn’t satisfied with my performance.

“Otherwise, why didn’t he visit my dreams to compliment me?

“If I wasn’t doing well, he could’ve criticized and guided me in my dream