I looked over to the living room. "Photo albums, stuff on the shelves and in the closets, the basement and garage. Nothing big, just looking for anything you want and anything I don't want to keep." Mabel had moved into the kitchen and was starting breakfast. "Thanks for being here, Aunt Remi."

She gave me a hug. "You're like a daughter to me, Ella, now more than ever. I'll always be here for you."

"I know."

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Jimmy and his mate Melody arrived in time for dinner; Doug had agreed with our plan and had sent them early. We would leave after breakfast for Fargo to meet up with the...