“I drew this for you, Uncle Nick,” River announced, holding up her drawing. It was a series of crayon-drawn diamond shapes encircling two stick figures. “It’s you and Aunt Riley. I couldn’t get the pretty glitters the right color, so I went with orange.” “Wow, Riv. That’s a cool drawing. It would be even better if the artist signed it for me,” he said. Over River’s bowed head, he pointed at the drawing. “I got a drawing, Mr. Gabe. What did you get?” “We wove him matching drink coasters,” Rain announced. “Yes. I received handmade gifts from the heart,” Gabe said with just a hint of smugness.
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