He hadn't gotten far when his phone rang, and Aiden sighed when he saw it was his mother calling. Nevertheless, he answered. It would be worse if he simply ignored it, since he would have to eventually need to go back home anyway.<br/><br/>"Where are you?" was the rushed greeting.<br/><br/>"Just walking." the boy frowned. There was something about his mother's voice that seemed very, very strange. "Why?"<br/><br/>"Can you come back? Please?" there was a short pause, before she continued. "Your grandmother is sick. It seems very serious. I know it's sudden, but we can't afford to transfer her here, and she needs us now." another pause. "We may stay away for a while."<br/><br/>Truth was, he didn't know what to think. He could only nod, and then answer something with a weak voice when he noticed there was no way his mother could see him. He talked with her during the way back, not really caring that he would need to stay away for a while. Maybe it would be for the best.