With a wish spoken, the air shimmered around Sophie and Grandma Mary. Father Time, with a knowing nod, watched as they vanished from sight, leaving behind the echoes of their laughter.
The classroom, once filled with the warmth of their presence, stood still and silent, save for the gentle bubbling of the fish tank. The fish, oblivious to the magic at play, continued their dance amidst the waterweeds. where is every one Sophie said to herself after father time went home in his grandfather clock with grandma in it he pressed the start button and said