Despite the doubt that Leo and his parents had, the grandfather continued to tell his stories. With diseases like Alzheimer’s, it becomes evident that what the patient reveals may seem unbelievable. The illness can influence their thoughts and memories, while altering in their mind what that person has experienced in the past. It becomes challenging to believe the patient, even if they claim everything is real. The death of their grandfather had deeply affected Leo and Gigi.
Even though the young boy had hesitated, the stories remained intriguing nonetheless. He was their only living grandparent, and now there were none left. Leo’s mother had asked the children to help her organize the old man’s house. Tom had a bit of a hoarding tendency, and there was a lot to sort through. But they never expected the discovery they would make in the attic.