Three siblings reunite for the first time in years at their grandfather’s funeral, only to discover he left them the family farm—with one crucial condition.
As they grapple with the past, they must decide if they’re willing to sacrifice their current lives to keep their childhood home.
Ted, Jim, and Rosa were heading back to their grandfather’s house, returning from his funeral.
The air was heavy with unspoken words, each sibling lost in their own thoughts.
Ted glanced at his brother and sister, noticing how much they had changed.
Jim’s face looked more worn, likely from years of stressful business deals, while Rosa’s eyes, usually so bright, were now clouded with sadness.
It felt strange to be together again after so many years apart. The farm had always been Ted’s world, but for Jim and Rosa, it was just a memory. As they reached the front door, Ted hesitated for a moment, his hand hovering over the handle.
Taking a deep breath, he pushed it open, and they stepped inside.
The presence of the lawyer, standing somberly in the living room, reminded them of the solemn reason they were there.
“Where’s Ryan?” Ted asked, scanning the room for his nephew.
“He’s outside with the cows,” Rosa replied. She was a single mother and raised Ryan on her own. “I didn’t want him at the funeral.
He’s too young to see that.”
Ted nodded. “It’s probably better for him to stay outside. He doesn’t need to remember today like this.”
They all sat down on the couch, the room feeling oddly empty despite their presence.
The lawyer, dressed in a somber suit, opened his briefcase and pulled out the will.
“As you know, your grandfather, Colin, wasn’t a man of many words,” the lawyer began. “So, the will is brief.”
Jim, already glancing at his watch, spoke up. “The farm stays with Ted, right?
Rosa and I might get some money, Let’s get this done quickly. I have a plane to catch.”
The lawyer looked at him calmly. “It’s not exactly like that,” he said.
“Colin left the farm to all three of you.”
Rosa frowned. “All three of us? Ted’s the one who stayed here.
Can’t we just give our shares to him?”
“I’m afraid it’s not that simple,” the lawyer explained. “The farm goes to the three of you, entirely and immediately. But on one condition: all three of you must take care of it.”
Jim leaned forward.
“I don’t get it. What do you mean?”
“I’ll clarify,” the lawyer continued. “The farm will be yours if you all move back here and live on it.”
Rosa looked shocked.
“What kind of condition is that? We can’t just move back.”
Jim shook his head. “I’m not giving up everything for a farm.
Ted’s worked here his whole life; it’s his.”
The lawyer placed the will on the table. “If even one of you doesn’t move back, the farm will be turned over to the state.”
“That’s ridiculous! This farm has been in our family for generations,” Rosa protested.
“This is what your grandfather wanted,” the lawyer said before leaving the room.
“So, when are you moving in?” Ted asked, his voice hopeful.
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