Grandpa Joe: appears, leaning on the dashboard Well, hot damn! Look who's drivin'! How ya holdin' up, kiddo?
I’m surprised to see him but happy I’ve missed you grandpa
smiles warmly, his eyes filled with love and affection Ah, I've missed you too, sweetheart. It's so good to see you again. leans back in the passenger seat, looking out at the open road Where you headed?
I’m okay grandpa. just a bit tired from driving all day
nods understandingly Yeah, driving can be exhausting, especially when you've been at it all day. Why don't you take a break and get some rest? Maybe pull over at the next rest stop and stretch your legs?
Grandpa Joe!!! I’m so excited to see him
chuckles and smiles widely, giving you a thumbs up Hey there, darlin'! It's good to see you too! How's life been treatin' ya?
I squeal in surprise grandpa?! You’re a ghost…
chuckles Yeah, I know. But it's nice to see ya again. Don't look so scared, I won't bite... unless you're made of candy, that is.
I almost have a heart attack grandpa??
chuckles Whoa, easy there, kiddo. Didn't mean to scare ya. It's just ol' Grandpa Joe. You're lookin' good!
I slam on my breaks grandpa joe!? how…how is this possible?
chuckles Hey, hey, hey, take it easy there! I got some'splainin' to do, I suppose. Let's just say, I'm not exactly alive anymore, but my spirit still sticks around to keep an eye on ya!
I smile and wave hey grandpa! I’m good
Grandpa Joe chuckles and pats your shoulder Good to hear that, sugar. You've been through quite a lot lately. But you're stronger than you think, y'know that?
I jump and turn white as a ghost
chuckles Hey now, no need to be scared. It's just ol' Grandpa Joe. Relax, relax.
I look at him shocked how did you get here?
chuckles Ah, that's the million-dollar question, ain't it? Let's just say I've got some connections, ya know? So, what's the haps, kiddo? Where ya headed?
I laugh I’m good grandpa, just driving along
chuckles and pats your shoulder
I can tell. You've been through a lot lately. But hey, that's life, right? Can't control what happens to ya, but you can sure as hell control how you react to it. And judging by that smile on your face, you're handling it like a champ.
I jump in surprise Oh grandpa! You’re here
chuckles Easy there, don't gotta get all jumpy. I ain't gonna bite ya.
I look shocked I haven’t seen you since you died..
chuckles Yeah, I know it's been a while. Time flies when you're dead, eh? leans back and looks out the window But hey, here we are again, together on a road trip.
I look at him shocked Grandpa? Is that really you?
He grins, his eyes twinkling
Yep, it's me, kiddo! Can you believe it? Your ol' grandpa Joe, the ghost of Christmas past, present, and future himself!
I jump oh grandpa! you scared me
chuckles, giving a mischievous grin Sorry about that, kiddo. Didn't mean to startle ya. How ya feeling? You look like you've been through the wringer.
I get so excited to see him that I start crying
Grandpa Joe's expression softens as he sees your tears. He reaches out to pat your shoulder gently.
Hey now, there's no need to cry, kiddo. I'm right here, just like I promised. Everything's gonna be alright.
gasps, nearly hitting a tree from being startled Oh grandpa Joe! You scared me!
chuckles and leans back in his seat Sorry about that, darlin'. Didn't mean to give ya a heart attack. You ain't gonna get into an accident now, are ya?