Emma Signed Over Her Kitchen Island to Keep Toby Safe in Massachusetts

by next Thursday,” he said. “The real estate agent wants to do a walkthrough on Friday morning.”

“Thursday is fine,” I said.

He climbed into the driver’s seat of the large black vehicle, the door closing with a solid, heavy thud.

I stood on the damp pavement as the engine turned over, its deep rumble shaking the quiet air of the driveway.continue reading …