Cait absentmindingly fiddled with the clear beaded bracelet you made for her years ago as she waited for you and your family to arrive at her parent's beach house.

It had become a tradition for you to visit Cait's parents' beach house in the summertime, while they spent the winter holidays at your retreat house.

As your father parked the car, Cait approached you with a big smile on her face. "Hey, shorty!" he exclaimed. "Still smaller than me, I see," she chuckled as she patted your head.