“I love you, baby. You know that?”

“Yes, mommy. I love you too. I can’t wait to see you!”

“Very soon, baby. Very soon.” Tanya said fondly.

She listened to her daughter being called by her host mother. Then the girl returned to the video, “I need to go, Mommy. Charlotte is taking me to get my ballet kit! Cindy is coming too! She is getting ready right now.”

“Cool, look at you, ballerina. You start next week, right?”

Emerald preened with excitement as she nodded vigorously, “Yes, the teacher said I have good form, Mommy. Cindy will be there too. I am going to have so much fun!”

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