Detouring to the little kitchen, she returned with a tray of teas, hot water, and a plate of cookies. “Now tell me all about your visit,” she said. “I know you’re tired, but I want to hear everything.” Faith swiped at her gray hair and smiled. “Oh, I’m not that tired. I’m still in a bit of shock. To think that I have family, after all these years.” She stopped, selected a tea bag, and took her time unwrapping it. “I didn’t mean that the way it sounded,” she finally confessed. “It didn’t sound any way.” “I love my kinner and my grandkinner, but it’s a different thing to realize that everyone before you is gone.” Looking up from the tea, she met Callie’s gaze. “You know what I mean.” “Yes, I do.” “Is that why you found me? Why you wouldn’t give up?” Callie reached down and patted Max. “I’d like to say it was something so honorable, but truthfully I’m a stubborn person. Once I start unraveling a thing, I have a hard time letting it go until I’ve reached the end of the — “ A knock on the door startled them both, but Max only stretched and padded over to see who it was.
