Ivy hugs her brother laughing as her father hands her leftovers in a container. I loved all of the smiles and laughter that was being shared. I was even receiving hugs and fair well. Ivy's dad comes up to me and pulls me into a hug. He leans into my hear and whispers to me. "Keep our girl safe and happy for me." He pulls away and gives my arm a firm pat. I nod and Ivy comes into my side. I wave at everyone and Bruce signals for me to call him later.
We get in the car and Ivy takes a deep breath and sets her head back on the rest. That took a lot out of her I knew. Her phone rings in her pocket and she digs it out as we back out of the driveway. Without looking she answers, her eyes still closed. She jolts forward and opens her eyes wide. I furrow my eyes at her and she looks over at me th
