Kassie was juggling three phone calls and trying to review proofs from a weekend wedding when Ben walked into the studio with their Tuesday delivery. She held up one finger, finishing a conversation with a particularly demanding bride about timeline adjustments, while Emma sat at the small desk in the corner working on a coloring book.
“Sorry about that,” Kassie said as she hung up. “Wedding season never really ends, apparently.”
“No worries. I’ve got perfect timing as usual,” Ben said, setting down the packages. “Caught you at your busiest moment.”
“Mr. Ben!” Emma looked up from her coloring, her face lighting up with the enthusiasm she showed for people she genuinely liked. “Look what I’m making!”
Ben walked over to admire Emma’s work—a detailed princess castle complete with rainbow
