Chapter 95

I closed the door and went in search of the boys. They were in the kitchen excitedly telling Lucia about their adventure while she prepared their dinner. “Go wash up, guys,” I said, “and your food will be ready by the time you get back to the kitchen.”

They scampered off in the direction of their room, and I wondered for the thousandth time why little boys were always in such a hurry.

“How is Dani?” Lucia said.

“He says he feels wonderful and might be allowed to come home by Sunday.”

“That’s good news.”

“Yes, it is. I’ve been thinking—maybe it’s time to move to the house on the mountain. We’re well past the last snow, and the boys love it up there.”

“Good,” she said.

“You won’t mind driving to school every day?” I said.

“Not at all. I’ll be graduating soon anyway.”

“Are you still thinking about graduate school?” I said.

“I’ve pretty much changed my mind about that. In fact, Mrs. McClanahan has offered me a position in the pediatric department at the hospital.”