Xena came home to find a table full of food that night. Puzzled, she turned to Alice Gunner, their housekeeper. "Are we having company tonight?"

Alice said with a smile, "I'm not sure. Mr. Summers Senior just asked me to prepare all this food."

Her grandfather did? Xena figured Curtis must be expecting friends over since nothing else made sense.

"You're home, Xena. Wash up and join me for a drink." As Curtis walked down the stairs, he beamed like a teenager in love. Xena stared at him, dumbfounded.

"What's got you in such high spirits, Grandpa?"

"Let's discuss it over dinner."

While Xena poured them both some wine, her curiosity burned. "Can you tell me now?"

As it turned out, this feast was not for guests. He was just in a great mood. "My greatest burden has finally been lifted. Isn't that worth celebrating?"

Xena did not even know he had any burdens. "Will you tell me about it?"

Curtis nodded. His eyes were filled with nostalgia and memories.

"Long ago, I hurt som