I Flew Across the Country to See My Son – He Looked at His Watch and Said, ‘You Are 15 Minutes Early, Just Wait Outside!’

He looked past me first, scanning the street.
“Mom,” he said. “We said four. It’s only 3:45.”

I laughed because I thought he had to be joking.

“I know, honey. The Uber was quick. I just couldn’t wait to see everyone.”

He didn’t smile.

“Linda’s still setting things up,” he said. “The house isn’t ready yet. Can you wait outside? Just fifteen minutes.”