Girls’ night in was an early evening days later. Quinn asked Kate and Indy to come to her house. She needed help developing a plan to conquer the rest of the list. She had turned in her grades and was officially free for the summer. She also wanted to discuss her plans for getting pregnant.
The buzzer rang as she set bowls of chips and dip on the table. She pressed the buzzer. Minutes later, Kate stood in the doorway with all three kids in tow.
“Hi, guys.” Quinn hoped the shock in her voice wasn’t too apparent.
“I am so sorry. Mark’s not home. I should’ve called and canceled, but I needed to get out of the house. Never underestimate the power of adult conversation.”
“No problem. We’re kid-friendly.” She lowered herself to child-height. “Hi, Kyra.”
“Hi, Aunt Quinn.” Kyra moved forward
