[Berna smiles at the mention of her. It's fond and unmistakably maternal.]
I also have a grandson, Solomon. He is capable on his own and does not need me interfering in his affairs but Iona is quite precious. You should meet her one day. It's like seeing how I used to be, unblemished and hopelessly optimistic and loving.
[When he voices his selfish hope, Berna looks up from the floor at him.]
We'll see Thomas. I am also selfish seeing as how I'm involving myself right now. I could never totally harden my heart into stone.
[Berna tilts her head upwards to the ceiling lights, dreamy eyed.]
Sounds like I'm still hopeless even after so long.
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[Berna smiles at the mention of her. It's fond and unmistakably maternal.]
I also have a grandson, Solomon. He is capable on his own and does not need me interfering in his affairs but Iona is quite precious. You should meet her one day. It's like seeing how I used to be, unblemished and hopelessly optimistic and loving.
[When he voices his selfish hope, Berna looks up from the floor at him.]
We'll see Thomas. I am also selfish seeing as how I'm involving myself right now. I could never totally harden my heart into stone.
[Berna tilts her head upwards to the ceiling lights, dreamy eyed.]
Sounds like I'm still hopeless even after so long.