Jasper announced her arrival with a round of feverish barking, and when Grandpa opened the front door, holding a gas lantern and calling out, “Is that you, Maddie?” she stumbled into his arms and burst into tears. After everything that had happened to her that day, she didn't expect to hear herself say with a hiccup, “I wrecked your truck, Grandpa.” “Gracious, child, are you all right?” Grandpa held her at arms length and inspected her. He even peeled back the bandage on her head to get a look at the wound. “Small and clean,” he murmured to himself. “No need for stitches.” Dee was completely wrung out, physically and emotionally; she just stood in the entryway, hunched into herself. Grandpa considered her and finally said, “I can see you've got more to tell but it'll keep until tomorrow.” He guided her over to the couch and tucked her under a thick blanket. “No need for crying now, Maddie-girl. You're home safe.” The soft couch enveloped her in comfort, and Dee felt herself drifting off almost immediately.
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