Lucy interlaced her fingers together with Derek as they followed behind her grandparents. For the first time since everything happened, she was feeling happy and excited. They were picking out the next generation’s guardian.
Derek lifted their joined hands up bringing Lucy’s to his lips. She had been so depressed lately and it was good to feel the warmth inside of her again. This is just what they both needed. Someone to help them heal. Lucy tilted her head up at him and smiled. She knew this would help her too.
Lilly opened the door to a separate building and walked them into a large open room. There were children all over the open area. Some were on computers, some were building blocks, a few were playing with playdough, while others colored. A few kids were running around playing so
