“Because . . .” August stared, grimly at Johnny. His big eyes looked like those of a wild animal in a cage at the zoo.
“Oh, because Miss Julie is forty-seven and Johnny’s just turned thirteen.”
August’s jaw dropped.
“What?”
“They met at church and little Johnny, my little man and Miss Julie. She had just got divorced and needed a sweet man to care of her. Felt so alone, needed the support. And Johnny was there for her, giving her what she needed since she’s got his baby in her belly. She’s happier than she’s ever been in her life. Says Johnny’s a good man. Makes me proud,” Miss Sally swooned. “We were a bit worried about him at first when he wasn’t interested in hunting or fishing and he would just write things in that notebook. He never went out and played with any other boys and didn
