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“Yeah, it’s almost winter time. How’s the new job?”

“It’s great so far. I think I will enjoy it. Little kids are awesome and messy.” I laughed at the thought. But I was afraid to tell Damon I realized I wanted kids. I never saw myself with kids until yesterday.

“I’m happy you are enjoying it.”

“Why are you smiling so much?”

Damon looked at me weird. “I am?”

“You are and it’s making me nervous.”

“Can’t I just be happy I’m here with you?”

“I guess you can. I’m happy, too. Oh, and I saw the women the other day and I took all the clothes and everything over. They seemed happy about new clothes and stuff.”

“I bet.”

“When I talked to Jacinda. She mentioned about having a counselor come in a few times a week or more to help some of the ladies that are having a hard time adjusting. She thought I might want to join.”

“Are you going to?”

“I probably will.”

“It might help you. Plus, the other ladies might see you are just as normal as they are.”

“You’re right. I never want them to think that I think I’m better than them.”

“We’re all the same, Kara.”

We walked around the park three times before I got a phone call. Looking at the caller ID, I said, “It’s Antonio.”

“You better answer it,” Damon said.

“Hello?”

“Hey, Kara. It’s Antonio. I was wondering if we could meet at your apartment.”

“Yeah. I’ll be there in a few.”

“See you then.”

“See you.”

I hung up my phone and stuffed it back in my pocket. “He must have good news.”

“Maybe.” Damon shrugged.

We rounded the corner and I saw Antonio, and then I immediately spotted a small stark blonde woman standing next to him.

“Olivia!” I ran over to her and put my arms around her small frame.

“Kara! I’m so happy to see you.”

“Me, too.” I pulled away to get a good look at her. A huge jacket engulfed her body.

I looked to Damon. “Did you know about this?”

He smiled wide. “I did.”

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