Once everyone was in the room, they spread out along one wall. At the end of the bed. Being sure not to surround her so that she didn’t get scared. Felicia looked at them wide-eyed. She spoke to Ruth while staring at the people in front of her. Ruth, who are they? One of them kind of looks like my mommy!”
Mick just smiled and thought, “What a smart little girl.’ Ruth responded, “These people are your family.” As she pointed to each person, she introduced them. Your Aunt Joy and Uncle Mick. These two are close like family, much like Nancy and I are. Their names are Ben and Lissa.”
Ben smiled and said, “You can call us aunt and uncle, too, if you want. Your uncle and I are like brothers.”
Mick choked out, “Felicia, honey, we’re here to take you home with us to live. I’m your mommy’s b
