Katty unbuckled Bea from her car seat. “Bea, you are so funny. You have a great imagination.”
“It was real, Mommy.” Bea pushed away from the seat and cupped Katty’s face in her little hands. “The bird sang just to me. You weren’t there. You were still in bed and didn’t see.”
So grown up. Katty tapped Bea’s nose. “Don’t grow up too fast, Baby Bea.”
“But it’s true, Mommy.” Bea dropped her head to her chest. “You don’t believe me.”
Katty picked her up and hugged her, then set her on the concrete. “I believe you, Bea. I just … I just haven’t ever done that before, that’s all.” She stood and read the sign on the store window. “The Used Cupboard. Huh.” She pushed Bea in the direction of the sidewalk, and checked the store windows. “Pretty cool, Noell. I like the name.”
Noell smiled and scan
