Since Frank died before Emma was born, I’d learned to stretch everything. One chicken became four dinners, and every dollar already had a job.
He also knew our story.
That morning, I had enough money for groceries, bus fare, and electricity.
Then Emma walked into the kitchen too carefully.
I looked down.
« Emma, why are you walking like that? Show me your shoes. »
« It’s fine. »
« Lift your foot, Em. »
« Show me your shoes. »
She sighed and raised it.