They waved and ran over to meet them. “How are you?” asked Morgan as she carefully hugged Carlie. “Better,” said Carlie with a real smile. Then Emily hugged her. “We were praying for you.” “Thanks. It went really well.” “Do you have to go home?” asked Morgan with a frown. “She’s got to call her parents,” said Janna as she handed Carlie her cell phone. “If they give her permission, she can stay until tomorrow.” Morgan and Emily cheered, and Carlie cautiously dialed her home number. It was after two, and chances were her mom was home by now. Unless she was at Tia Maria’s, and in that case, Carlie would have to try there. But Mom answered on the second ring, and Carlie quickly told her about her little accident, going straight to the insurance situation and how there were no money worries. “But your arm,” said Mom. “Doesn’t it hurt a lot?” “No, it’s feeling okay now. I’m fine, really.” “Oh, poor mija. Don’t you want to come home?” “I don’t see why,”
