“Jelly Bean, what are you doing?” Lynn walked over to stand beside Calista with a puzzled expression. “Honey, we don’t need dog food yet.” “But you said you were going to get me a dog.” Calista frowned as she tugged the oversized bag of dog food, dropping it into the floor with a thud. Lynn knelt in front of Calista, touching her hand. “We are, sweetie. Your mommy and I are looking, I promise. But let’s wait and get the food once we have a puppy okay?” “Okay.” Calista shuffled her feet. Lynn pushed the bag back onto the shelf and grasped Calista’s hand. She stopped in the center of the aisle when her lower stomach started to cramp. “Are you okay, Momma?” “Yeah, baby. I’m fine.” Lynn released the breath she hadn’t even realized she was holding as the cramps faded. She glanced at Calista

