“You know what?” Cat asked. “I think that maybe some of the kids would like to get a toy or a game, too.”

Micah and Angie looked at each other and smiled. “I think that would be a terrific idea. You, Drake, and Taryn will have to go shopping with us the next time we go and pick out stuff for the kids,” Angie said.

Cat smiled with pride because Angie liked her idea. After cleaning up, they went back home in time for dinner. Rory was there, waiting for them. While they ate, Cat and Drake told him about how they helped other people and it made them feel good. They didn’t know that there were hungry people and now they wanted to help them. Cat told him about her idea, and Rory praised her, making her beam.

After dinner, Rory took the kids outside so that they could shift and get some exercise. Savvy almost had to force herself to stay in the kitchen and not follow them outside. She wanted so much to catch another glimpse of Rory’s incredibly sexy body.

He left after the kids were put to bed. She grabbed her book and went outside, hoping that he would talk to her when he came home.

“You know, Cassia, being here is almost like having a real family, just without having a partner. Gabe and I always talked about having kids.”

“I know. You two would have been the best parents in the world.”

“I guess all of those dreams died with Gabe. At least I have Cat and Drake – for now. Soon, they will start school, and I don’t know if Rory will want to pay me to hang around when they aren’t even home.”

“I’m sure you’ll still be a part of their lives,” Cassia consoled. “They adore you and will want you to always be a part of their lives.”

“I hope so,” Savvy said doubtfully.

The next morning, the kids were still excited about their experience at the food bank. At breakfast, Cat asked, “Dad, can Drake and I gather up all the toys, books, and clothes that we don’t want and need, and donate them to the food bank so they can be given to those other kids?”

“As long as they are in really good shape. You don’t want to give them anything trashy or that looks extremely used,” he said.

“Savvy can help us find the good stuff,” Drake said.

“Sounds like a plan,” Rory said.

He kissed the kids and said “bye” to everyone else and headed out.

Savvy and the kids went upstairs and started making piles of items in very good shape to give to the food bank and decent shape to donate to the thrift store. They boxed up the clothes, books, and toys that were in excellent shape, and Colby collected them to take to town.

“We can lay stuff out on the tables and each kid can take one thing that they like. That way, everyone gets something that they like and there is enough for a lot of kids,” Cat said.

“That is an excellent plan,” Savvy said.

“Micah said he would meet me down there,” Colby said. “Please don’t go outside until I get back.”

“I promise,” Savvy replied.

“Why can’t we go outside until he gets back?” Drake asked.

“Because he wants to play tag with you two,” Savvy told them.

Colby shot her a look that promised revenge would come her way. Then, laughing, he left.

Since they had been so good lately, Savvy let them pick out a movie to watch. They cuddled up next to her and soon after it started, they were both sound asleep.

“Either that is a very boring movie or they are exhausted from all the work they did yesterday,” Cassia said.

“I’m guessing it was the work, plus sorting their belongings. That always takes a lot of energy,” Savvy said. “That’s why I’m a minimalist. I have you, my books, my clothes, and a few toiletries.”

“I’m glad that you count me as part of your prized possessions.”

“Don’t get a big head over it.” Savvy laughed.

Colby returned and Drake yelled, “Yeah. Tag.”

“How about if we shift and go for a walk?”