Chapter 38 - Family Picnic

• Ethan
• “Paisley, slow down!” I call, my hands itching to scoop her up off the ground. We’re already at the park, and she’s running ahead of me as usual. The only problem is that today isn’t like any other, she’s just been released from the hospital after major surgery, and someone clearly wants to harm her. I don’t like letting her out of arm's length, let alone out of my sight.
• She pauses only long enough to turn around and exclaim, “But Daddy I’m excited!”