Epilogue
…Five years later…
“Murphy!” called Mandy, running outside after her. “Don’t forget your lunch!” she cried.
Murphy ran back to Mandy and took her lunch box. “Thanks, Mommy,” she said, allowing Mandy to kiss her on the cheek.
“Wait a minute,” said Amber, rushing out of the house. “I want a kiss goodbye too, sweetie.”
“Okay, Mommy,” Murphy said, and kissed Amber.
“Now, I want you to keep an eye on Ethan,” she said, giving Murphy a smile. “I know you’ll be on the bus together and you’ve got class together, but you know it’s a big school. I want you to stay together. Hold hands, the both of you, okay?”
“Yes, Mommies!” Murphy and Ethan said together as they skipped happily to the school bus.
As the bus pulled away, tears entered Amber’s and Mandy’s eyes. They gripped each other
