Hazel jumped out of Joshua's arms and walked toward the door.

"You must not make a sound." She whispered, "Remember to lock the door. No matter who knocks on the door, don't open it. I have the key."

"I know," Joshua said faintly.

Hazel slowly opened the bedroom door, confirmed no one in the hallway, and snuck out.

To her surprise, the living room was crowded with people. The visitors were her uncle and his family from a distant city. The entire family was there, Matt and Emma Crowe, her aunt, ...