Prompt: In short, signs from the universe where something seemingly impossible happens. Or, grilled cheese.
PAUL, the grandfather, and DAVID, the grandson, are in the kitchen, making grilled cheese.
PAUL
So, the trick that my father taught me, that I’m going to teach you? Butter in the pan, and mayo on /both/ sides of the bread. Nothing melts better than Kraft Singles but if you want the best tasting grilled cheese of your life, you have to go with Colby Jack. You just got to be a little more careful about the cook time.
DAVID
Did you teach dad how to make grilled cheese?
PAUL
Yes, I did.
DAVID
Because, he made the best grilled cheese. It was my favorite grilled cheese.
PAUL
That’s because I taught him!
DAVID
I miss dad.
PAUL
I know. I miss him too, buddy.
DAVID
Will he be back soon?
PAUL
Well… Davie…
[MAUREEN enters, first at a fast pace, but when she hears the conversation she slows to a halt to listen in]
You’re dad, he was a very brave man, you know that, right?
DAVID
Uh-huh.
PAUL
And sometimes… brave men, they do the brave thing instead of the smart thing and they can get really hurt.
DAVID
Yeah, but dad’s too strong to get hurt.
PAUL
Well, that’s just what he thought, and because he thought he could get hurt, he wasn’t being careful enough and he got really, really hurt.
DAVID
But… he’s going to be okay, right Grandpa?
PAUL
We certainly hope so. And he’s getting very good care at the hospital for his injuries… but… they are very serious injuries. Your dad is very strong and I know he’s fighting to get better to see you again. And to try to best me in grilled cheese making.
MAUREEN
[acting as though she just arrived]
Davie! I’m here to take you home, did you have a good day with grandpa?
DAVID
Mom! Mom! He’s teaching me how to make grilled cheese! Can I make you one! We can all eat together. Grandpa says he’s the one that taught dad and I know dad makes your favorite!
MAUREEN
Okay, but be careful and let grandpa help you flip it!
[While DAVID focuses on the sandwich, MAUREEN mouths a thank you to PAUL]