A Star Tribune serialized novel by Jane Fredericksen
Chapter 4
The story so far: Even the Pirate can't tell heartbroken Kacie why her mother is gone.
Kacie did as Thea had instructed her. She shook their hands, endured hugs and teary kisses, nodded politely and thanked them. All the while, her eyes scanned the crowd, lingering on the faces of unfamiliar men.
That one? Too old.
This one? No, he came with Annie, who worked the morning shift.
She gave up. Her head was starting to swim. Thea must have sensed she'd had enough, because she gave Kacie's hand a squeeze and led her to the chapel room.
Again, they pushed open the doors. Mourners, seated in pews, swiveled to peer at them. Scattered whispers of "her daughter" punctuated the silence. Kacie held her head high and met each gaze.