The next day, Kurt filled out paperwork to take out a loan at the Vaquera Bank. Having a lien on Eden House was the last thing he wanted, but unless he repaid Mrs. Nibbs, he’d lose everything one way or another.
He found it hard to concentrate. He was still sore from taking Max and Sven, but he wished he could see them again. He also wished he could talk about his excitement. Erica was the best candidate. She was a close friend and the one person he knew would keep her mouth shut. But when she came in at lunch, she looked sadder than usual.
“How are your parents today?” Kurt asked.
“Mama’s back is worse. They don’t think I can return to school in the fall.”
Kurt squeezed Erica’s hand. Once again, he wished he could hire her at the museum—she loved it almost as much as he did. Or she us
