Rhen pulled the Jeep onto the gravel road and slowed the pace of the vehicle. The path was lined with trees and in the far distance she could see the tip of a white house. At first, the building looked as if it was on its way toward being abandoned, as she inched closer with Rivers she could see new life being brought back into the structure.<br/><br/>The massive willow tree was a sight from a storybook, minus the young medical assistant that was working in the yard to clear the branches from the ground. Rhen turned the radio down and gave Rivers a soft nudge, "I think we made it.." nodding toward the building. "You ready for this?" Pulling her car off to the side to park, she took a moment to crack the windows. The sun was high in the sky and she didn't want to bake the leather interior while it was turned off.<br/><br/>Leaning into the steering wheel she looked out the front window. The aid in the yard must have taken note of the visitors because she stood up, lifting her arm to cover the suns glare and looked right at Rhen and Rivers. Rhen smiled toward the women knowing she wouldn't see the welcoming gesture. Scanning again, she noticed an older women protected by the shade of the porch. She wouldn't make out the details or see her expression but she could she the women shift in her seat appearing to look out toward the guest.<br/><br/>Rhen opened the drivers door, tossed the keys in the floor and gave Rivers one final look, "Buckle up buttercup - I think that might be Sabine waiting for you on the porch." The guess came from the shift in the aids excitement. She sat the bundle of twigs she has been collecting on top of a pile that was growing and started walking toward them.<br/><br/>The women's voice rang out as her hand waved, "Welcome! You must be here for Sabine. She's very excited for this visit!"  Rhen just gave a nod and fake smile trusting that the women was lying to be polite since River had shared the background of his relationship with his grandparents. Stopping at Rivers door, Rhen opened it up and waited for him to step out and face the "crowd".