You don’t need a reason to go home.
“Daniel closed his laptop, got in the car,
and drove two hours to see his parents.”
“His mom smiled the moment she saw him.
The kind of smile that says… I was waiting.”
“They did nothing special.
Cooked together. Watched reruns.
Laughed at old stories.”
“In the morning she asked,
You sure you’re okay?
He hugged her tighter.
Yes mum, I’m sure.”
“You don’t need an occasion.
Just a day… and the heart to remind them they matter.”
