My daughter-in-law stopped me from seeing my grandkids over a photo on Facebook – so I made sure she got a wake-up call.

I looked from the blank pages to the swimsuit lifting gently in the breeze.

“Only if you bring yours next summer,” I said.

Brittany’s laugh came out broken at the edges.

“I don’t know if I’m brave enough for a two-piece.”

I closed the album and held it between us.

“Nobody starts with a two-piece.”

Then I stepped aside and let her in.

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