"Hi my darling," said Ruby, "did you get everything you need for the spell?"
Moira smiled and nodded, "yes, I can always rely on Melina for times like these. That woman's store is amazing. I could spend hours just browsing all her stuff. I love going there."
"Yes, I remember Melina when she was a little girl in that store. She used to spend every waking hour with her mother and grandmother in there, learning all about the craft. How is she?"
"She's okay, she still has bad days, but that's to be expected. It's only been nine months."
"What happened nine months ago, Mom?" asked December as they walked down the stairs into the basement while Moira flicked on the light to reveal a simple room painted entirely in purple.
"It was so sad, such a tragedy," whispered Ruby as Moira turned to th
