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Abby pulled up to Kate and Don’s at four on the dot. Their house—a picture-perfect cottage—sat on the outskirts of town. Kate burst through the door with Don close behind.
“Hi there!” Abby waved as she began pulling several bags and the porta crib from the back of her SUV.
Don scooped up the bags and crib and carried them into the house. Abby unstrapped Devin, passing him to Kate as she unhooked his seat from the safety belts.
“I’m going to leave the car seat, just in case.”
“We don’t plan on going anywhere, but it’s a good idea. You can set it inside the front entryway.” Kate passed Don as she walked toward the house while softly talking to the baby.
Don returned. “Does anything else need to come inside?” He took the car seat from Abby.
“No, that’s all there is. I got carried aw
