Joe texted Hannah when their mother was dressed again. She hurried into the apartment, with a grin from ear to ear.

"Hannah, sweetie, you must have had a good day. You're smiling like you're on top of the world," Julie said, hugging her daughter and kissing her cheek.

"I got a good grade on a test, and I'm just glad to see you!" Hannah replied. She glanced around the apartment. "I see you've straightened up some things. You know that's really not necessary. We can take care of ourselves - but it is so nice for you to visit, anyway! Want to go out to eat?"

"Oh, I guess I...