so yeah now this happens

Much as I am a curious case in emotional states and analytical ability, and much as this gives me a good deal more comfort in situations that most people find horrible or distressing (see my reactions to 9-11 of that day), I'd have to say that confirming for one's parents that one of their parents, ie grandparent for me, has died (while they were out of town and trying to get back) was not high on the list of fun things to do.