Chapter 4: At the Zoo
The zoo was busy, but for a Sunday afternoon that was a no brainer. Lots of families, lots of kids. Luke made sure to tell Sofia before they went inside: no running off, no disappearing, and to behave herself. She was pretty well behaved anyway, but it didn’t hurt to remind her.
Luke paid for their entry, and they went in. Sofia was very excited, and rushed ahead to the first exhibit: the sea lions. Luke had to remind her to stay close, as he and Jamie hurried to catch up to her.
Sofia leaned against the barrier with her mouth open in awe at the sea lions in the enclosure. “Dad, look!” she urged, pointing at the animals. “Look!”
“I’m looking,” Luke said, coming to stand behind her.
Jamie was right beside him, and threw him an amused smile. Then he leaned down a l
