After several failed attempts at getting into her daughter's bedroom, Judith was contemplating dialling Amelia's number against her husband's wish when she heard a familiar voice downstairs.
"Huh! Isn't that..." She hurried toward the upper landing rail. "... Amelia?"
"Hi, Auntie." Amelia looked up, waving enthusiastically.
Behind her was Maria, beaming sweetly. And beside her was Henry speaking to Michael.
"Hello Judith." Maria chuckled at Judith's animated, alarmed expression.
"Good evening, Mrs Hunt." Henry greeted next, also waving at her.
"Hello... everyone." Judith waved back, unsure if she was hallucinating.
"I'm coming to you." Amelia slowly climbed up the stairs, closely followed by her mother-in-law, while Henry and Michael stayed back.
"This is unbelievable... I was just thinking of calling you." Judith hurried towards the stairs to welcome them properly.
"Well, here I am." Amelia giggled.