We are now sitting inside the house. I put the coffee in front of the two of them and while Hugo and Tiarra went outside. We just kept quiet. The ending is I still let them in.

“Explain what you want to say because I still have a lot to do.” I just look straight at them and wait for their words. Soleil lowered her head as she plays with the cup in her hand. I’m not used to her being so quiet. We used to be like dogs and cats scrambling for food.

“Soleil is—” When Wayne spoke I looked at him, but I quickly regained my sight because...