“I hate the idea that one of you might be hurting.” Mia reached out and laid a hand on his arm. “Everybody has hurts sometimes. But they don’t last forever.” So wise for such a little one. I felt my eyes filling again. “Oh, geez,” Will complained. “Someone distract her, quick.” Ava reached over and tickled my side. I squealed and squirmed away. I gave her my best I’m serious face. “That is not allowed.”
