Vanessa nodded, feeling a sense of understanding. "Work has been crazy," she said. "And family stuff... well, you know how it is."
But as they stood there, the sun dipping lower in the sky, Vanessa realized that some things never changed. Family was family, no matter what. And sometimes, it was the people who'd been a part of your life the longest who could offer the most comfort and understanding. vanessa+marie+the+beach+incident+family+the+work
But today was about taking a break from it all. Vanessa and Marie had spent the morning building sandcastles and collecting seashells. They'd had a picnic lunch on a blanket, watching as the seagulls wheeled overhead. It had been peaceful, a much-needed respite from the chaos of their daily lives. Vanessa nodded, feeling a sense of understanding