The next morning, the S.A.V.E. Squad converged on their “official” meeting spot, the children’s section of the Oakton Community Library. “Sunny!” Nadine’s cheerful face, framed by long black hair and bangs, greeted her. “Your mom and brothers have been in. I’ve missed your smiling face and your great ideas.” Nadine stopped stacking books on her big desk and reached out to hug Sunny and then the others. Nadine and her husband, Frank, were good friends of the Squad, even if Frank tried to act like the girls were too much drama. “How come you’re in town, ranch hand?” “Dad came out to visit Uncle Dave, so Mom came too and brought me to Esther’s house. Then we walked over.” Sunny surveyed the colorful banners overhead waving in the air currents. “It’s been like forever since we’ve all been here together.” She shot a rueful look at Nadine. “Except I don’t have Great Ideas anymore. Now I try to finish things.” “Why can’t you do both?” A tall, skinny man with a ponytail walked through the children’s section wearing a tool belt and carrying a bulging bag.
