The mom’s all looked from one face to the next. Finally, Raven spoke.
“It went to Laverne.”
“Oh!” Emily exclaimed, thinking of the sullen little girl, who was always serious and rarely cracked a smile. Never had there been a more fitting casting. Quickly, she added, “It’s the main part. Congratulations to Laverne.”
Raven pursed her lips as if she was well aware of what they were all thinking.
Just then, Emily noticed that Chantelle and Daniel had made it onto the rink. They started skating around the perimeter, hand in hand, until they reached where the small group of parents were standing on the other side.
“Look at you go!” Emily cried at Chantelle. “You’re very steady on your feet.”
Daniel leaned over the barrier and kissed Emily. “Which is more than can be said for me! I’m feelin
