A noise at the door causes Caitlín and me to jerk our heads in that direction. My mother stands in the doorway, and I rise. My heart aches a little more at the hesitant smile she sends my way. There’s a new tension between us that’s never been there before. It won’t leave though. Not now. Not after all this. “I see your sister has weaseled her way into your room. I assume she’s let you in on our plans for the day?” For Caitlín’s benefit, I maintain the smile on my face. “It would seem we’re going dress shopping.” Caitlin jumps up and dances around the room excitedly. “I, for one, can’t wait.
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