Angela asked, placing a hand over her mouth to hide a wide yawn. “Not yet, sweetheart.” Cathy pulled the pajama-clad child into her lap. “What woke you, a bad dream?” Snuggling in Cathy’s arms, Angela nodded. “I had a dream you went away like Louise and Mrs. Rafferty and Miss Bittle.” Carefully s...
“Are you sure I look okay?” “You’re beautiful.” He squeezed her hand. “You’re perfect. They’re going to love you.” Carly wished she had the same unfailing optimism. Shawn and Sara would be meeting them at the Portland Airport and the FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT sign was already flashing in preparation ...
Meg cried, her voice raised. Steve could see that he hadn’t done a very good job of breaking the news, but he was as shocked as she was. “If you didn’t send them, who did?” Meg demanded. It wasn’t difficult to figure that one out. “I can make a wild guess,” he said with heavy sarcasm. He jerked h...