Alyssa stared at herself in the bathroom mirror one room away from Elias, who was getting ready for bed.
Dinner with his family went well. They talked about how he was a hyper troublemaker in his youth but how he mellowed out with age.
He was an only child, so he had to figure out ways to entertain himself.
Once he reached his teenage years, he turned into a driven, smart person. Now, he was a successful businessman just like his father.
She told them about her time at the hospital and all the schooling that she went through.
They seemed thoroughly impressed by her and promised to recommend her if they knew anyone's child who needed help.
She could tell that they cared about Elias, and they showed that by keeping a close eye on him.
A particularly close eye. She wondered if he did something when he was younger that prompted them to watch him so closely.