Kylie squealed and then ran toward her mother, who was crying.
“Kylie,” sobbed Kristie, holding her close.
“I missed you so much.”
“I’ve missed you, too, baby. I was so worried,” said Kristie, closing her eyes.
Paige smiled at her sister over her mother’s shoulder. “Missed you, too, Paige.”
“Me too, Ky,” said Paige, squeezing her shoulder. “I’m glad you’re okay.”
“You really are okay?” asked Kristie, pulling away. She touched her forehead and studied her face.
“Mom... I’m fine,” said Kylie reassuringly.
Paige walked over to me. “Seriously, you had us all worried when that jerk took off with you in his truck. Did you teach him a lesson?”
“No,” I replied sullenly. “He took off.”
“Too bad.” Paige turned toward Nora and her face paled. “Uh, who gave her the baby?”
Kristie quickly re
