Sam’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Your parents?”, he echoed, perplexed. “Why?”. Heather understood his bewilderment; her suggestion seemed out of the blue. Her parents lived hours away and visits were scarce, happening once every couple of months. Besides, their declining health would make it tough for them to manage the housekeeping, cooking, and caring for Daniel and their cat, Poppy, for two weeks. Logically, they weren’t the best candidates for such a task.
Seeing Sam’s puzzled look, Heather hesitated but knew she had to offer a convincing alternative. “Well, they might enjoy spending some more time with Daniel, and they’ve been wanting to visit for a while now,” she said, skirting around the issue of Jackie’s reliability. Deep down, she hoped to find a solution that would put her own mind at ease, as much as ensure the well-being of their home and family. “Maybe this could be a good opportunity for everyone,” Heather added, trying to paint the picture of a visit that could be beneficial for both her parents and their little family.