Chapter 11
The daycare was two miles past SSU, down Lafayette Street into Marblehead sitting atop a short hill. It was a white Victorian-style home with triangle windows on top and colonial blue trim. Primary Time Child Care and Preschool stayed open into the night to accommodate university employees like James and Sarah, who stood in front of the door, Sarah clutching Grace to her heart.
“What’s wrong?” James asked.
“Maybe this isn’t a good idea. She’s been doing so well with Olivia.”
James took Grace in one arm while he kissed the top of Sarah’s hair. “Grace will be fine. She needs to get used to other people.”
“But she’s only seven months old.”
“They have an infant room.”
“Maybe I should cut back at the library. Maybe I should quit altogether.”
“I want you to do whatever makes y
