The Note in the Baby’s Bag Named the Man Who Came Knocking

woman sitting on the steps of a blue duplex. The newborn rested against her shoulder. The adult shepherd sat at her feet, alert and proud, while the puppy sprawled across one of her boots.

The woman looked tired, but she was smiling.

Someone had written one word on the back of the photograph.

Sadie.

Grant glanced at the older dog. “That you?”

Her ears shifted continue reading …