Still chuckling, Connell got out and unloaded the children. Several people that knew him and Jenny stopped dead in their tracks and stared at them as Aisha scooped Shawn up from his arms. A few of them approached cautiously and asked about Jenny, nervously glancing at Aisha the entire time. Noticing the uncomfortable, curious looks, Connell took no offense and introduced her. “Everyone, this is Aisha, a close friend of the family. Her and Jenny’s been best friends since college. She flew half-way around the world to come visit.”
