Three Weeks Later...
Adam was back at school, feeling more confident than ever. "It's too bad your grandma can't come any more." Sally said. The classroom seemed full of boredom without any grandparents. Ironic, right? Adam stared longingly at the clock above the door, which read 2:59. Only ten more minutes until he could get out of stupid math class and be with Max. The bell went off, triggering a chain reaction of second graders flooding out the door. Before Adam could reach the door, Sally and a few other fans of his grandmothers stores stood in front of him. "We heard you went to Russia and actually fought a mummy!" Sally grinned.
"Yah, is it?" the boys asked eagerly.
Adam stood quietly for a moment, and then replied strongly. "Yup, I defeated a mummy! With the help of my grandparents."
That comment attracted more students. "tell us the story!" everyone cheered. Adam smiled, and cleared his throat. "It all began with my crazy uncle..."
Adam stared out the open car window, full of complete boredom. "Are we there yet?" he groaned.
"Just a few more minutes!" his mother sighed. "Then you can have the whole weekend with your grandparents."
"I can't wait to see Max again!"
"Are you saying your grandparents are cooler than your own parents?" Lin said in disbelief. "Way. way cooler." Adam muttered to himself.
Back at the O'Connell's household, Max was feeling right a home. He had the perfect dog life; sitting on the couch, eating treats, getting walks, it was the sweet life. Evi opened the door, letting Max back inside from the yard. He came bounding up to her, knowing she had a treat for him. She knelt down, and rubbed him behind the ears. "You're the best dog in the world." she cooed, feeding him the snack. As soon as Evi and Rick took Max home, they knew it was meant to be. Evi also then got over her fear of huge dogs.
"Hey Evi?" Rick called out from their bedroom. "Is Adam still coming over for the weekend?"
"Why wouldn't he?" she smiled at Max. "Adam enjoys every second he has at this house."
Rick came out the door, and fed Max another treat. "What was that about being a boring old grandparent?" he smirked.
Evi glanced over her shoulder to the car coming into the driveway. "The name grandma is so overrated."
The door swung open, and in came Adam. Lin came in after him, and looked surprisingly at Rick. "I have no idea how you two do it." she shook her head.
"It's all in the family." Evi laughed. Adam bounded up to his grandparents side. He jumped into Rick's arms, and rested his head up against his shoulder.
With a smile, he whispered these words:
"I love you."