The following week, the Aldens held a small reception at the bookstore. A local newsperson attended. Sara stayed away. The Alden"s begged her to attend but understood. Linette reported the computers came from a donor who wished to remain anonymous.
When work at Talbot House was at a standstill, Sara took Choco and Latte for walks along the river or through town to generally expose them to the elements and people along the way. They had great fun together, and the pit bulls remained lovable. They were now four months old. Sacramento carpenters had gone on strike. Though it was almost certain the strike would run a short duration, the home of the young couple buying the pups, as well as those in that entire subdivision, sat idle halfway through the framing stage. Sara wondered what might ha
