354: DINNER DISCUSSIONS

LUKE'S POV Stepping out of my car, I saw my grandfather sitting on the porch with another man. I wondered what they were talking about. "Luke, my boy!" My grandfather's face lit up as he saw me approaching. "Come, meet Mr. Gray Walker. He's a dear friend of mine." I walked up to them and shook Gray's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Walker." "The pleasure is all mine, Luke," he replied with a warm smile. "Your grandfather has told me so much about you."You're quite a talented young man." I couldn't help but feel a little flattered by his words. My grandfather had always been my biggest supporter, and hearing him praise me for someone else made me feel proud. "I'll leave you two to chat," my grandfather said, patting me on the back. "I'll go and check on the preparations for dinner." Gray and I found ourselves alone as he walked away. I was about to excuse myself and head inside when my grandfather's next words stopped me in my tracks. "Actually, Luke, why don't you join