New Season, New Chances

"They sound like a wonderful set of parents, Novella," she truthfully said, smile evident upon her features. "I bet that your family feels so grateful for them being around for as long as they did." As they continued to walk, Odette could feel the "jet lag" affecting her long legs. She didn't complain, however, and let the silence linger before she spoke. "Those values will mean a lot to the babies you have raised underneath your roof...I bet that they will remember those meaningful rules and thoughts as they grow and have kids of their own." Her eyes sparkled knowingly, even though she didn't have her own set of babies running around.