The Puppy Had a Note Tied to Her Paw-and Someone Promised to Call at Noon

continued, “things were calm. Then they weren’t.”

She did not describe what had happened. She did not need to.

Lucy filled in one part.

“When people yelled, Sophie went under the table. I went there too.”

“Lucy,” Rachel said gently.

“It’s okay.”

The girl stroked the fur between Sophie’s ears.

“I wanted her to know before I touched her. That’s why I tapped.continue reading …