The social worker lowered her voice.
« Sarah asked that you be contacted as a possible emergency kinship placement. »
I went straight to Sarah and touched her fingers.
« Sweetheart, look at me. »
Ryan finally looked up and paid attention.
« I’ll take the girls tonight, » I said. « Whatever this is, I will take them. »
Her lips parted, but she said nothing.
Ryan finally looked up and paid attention.
« She’s overwhelmed, » he said. « That’s all this is. »
I turned to him.
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