CHAPTER 6
Kimmie stepped into the Glennallen daycare and held the door open for her brother. Before Pip was past the threshold, Kimmie was wrapped up in Jade’s arms as her friend attempted to squeeze all the breath out of her lungs.
“I’m so sorry about what happened.”
Kimmie didn’t know why the reaction surprised her. Knowing what she did about Jade, she shouldn’t have expected anything different. Jade was effervescent, extroverted, and probably twice as strong as Kimmie would ever be. Her hug of condolence was as smothering as it was compassionate.
Once freed, Kimmie took a step back. “Thanks. It’s good to be back.” She helped her brother escape from his layers of coats, pulled out his favorite tub of matchbox cars, then followed Jade into the kitchen.
“What are we making for breakfa
