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I opened the envelope and pulled out a card. A thin piece of paper fell out. I picked it up and stared at it. A check. 

PAY TO THE ORDER OF: Our grandson, Jake Atkins

$10,000

I looked up at Grampa immediately. 

"This-" Kyle jumped up. 

"I think I might still be high on the painkillers." Dave commented, holding his head. "I don't think I can believe what I'm seeing."

"What is it?" Dad asked, trying to look over Noah's shoulder. 

Noah pulled his check close to his chest. "It's mine. Don't worry about it."

Grampa laughed. "It's no big secret. Gramma and I have thought about this for awhile now. Zeke's in college. Dave and Kyle are just a step away. Noah and Jake should be prepared as well. College ain't cheap." His smile faded a bit. "I just wished she would have made it far enough to give these gifts herself."