She suddenly missed her mom's spaghetti sauce. It had been a long time since Sophia had tasted it. But just as she was about to speak, she remembered she was going to watch Claire's game tonight. Her eyes flickered, and she let go of Grace. "Nothing," she said.

She could have Mom's cooking anytime she wanted, but Auntie Claire's games didn't happen often. So, almost without hesitation, she chose Claire. Her mother said, "Okay then, go on in. Don't keep the teacher ...