Chapter 105: Madison

Aurora and Liberty play together as if they’ve done it a million times before. I love my daughter’s ability to instantly accept others into her world without any hesitation. I dread the day she learns from anyone to prejudge others.

After dinner and the quick cleanup, the adults move to the sectional and the toddlers to the living room floor. Webb occupies the corner cushions between his mother and father; he’s enthralled in his e-Reader. Although I participate in the adult conversation, I long to know the book he’s reading. I catch a break when Stan and Hamilton begin to discuss tomorrow’s public appearance.

“Webb,” I call across the room, “what are you reading?”

He sits still, not acknowledging my question. If it weren’t for his eyes looking from his mom’s lap to his dad’s and back, I might think he didn’t hear me.

"Webb," Delta prompts, “Miss Madison asked you a question.” She places her hand in the space between his face and the e-Reader.