“I’m so sorry about Benji. He gets so steamed sometimes. You know?”
“I know, but he can’t come running out here with a baseball bat. Next time they could have guns and he could get shot.”
“I know. I’ve told him over and over again, but he’s young and always ready to fight. I don’t understand it.”
“Is he your only child?”
“Yes, we could only have one. I’m blessed to have Benji.”
“Well, he’s young. Give him time.”
“I hope you are right, Miss Nic.”
“Okay, well I better pay for these and get home. Claire’s going to wonder what happened to me.”
“How is Miss Claire and Grace?”
“They’re good.”
“Such a lovely family you have.”
“Thank you. I am blessed.”
Walking out of the store, Nic realized she’d handled a confrontation without her PTSD flaring up. Maybe things were looking up.
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