Hadlee sighed, “I guess.”
“What do you have to say to yourself?” she asked her daughter the question she’d been asking her since she was small.
“I am strong, beautiful and smart and I can do anything so long as my heart wants it.”
“Good girl.” She blew her a kiss. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
“Is Marie around or is she busy getting the others ready for school?”
“She left already. Mr. Brown is going to drive us to school this morning.”
“Okay.” She smiled, “I can call her later at the school. I want you to have an amazing day and you can call me any time, okay?”
“Yes. Tonight, we’re going to the movies, so I’ll call you tomorrow.” She gave a moan, “I wish you were home.”
“You don’t want to go to the movies?”
“It’s fine but we’re going to one the baby can also watch. At least I’l
