“Don’t thank us,” says Chelsea, coming out of the kitchen. She has a big metal spoon in one hand and a beaming smile on her face. “You’re family. Of course we’ll accommodate.” Emotion lodges in my throat. Family. I haven’t had family since I left Earth. I’ve been alone for years. But, looking over at Jrrru, I realize that’s another thing changing in my life. I’ve got family. Pets. A home. And the best mate a girl could ask for.
