Tricia POV

We continued walking home, and my head was filled with what to make Christmas look like for Paulina. Christmas is just around the corner.

"Paulina!" I called when we were in the house.

With a smile on her wrinkled face, Paulina told me to drop the two nylons that I was holding.

"We would speak later," she said. "As of now, I am famished."

I nodded, obeying her. My stomach also felt empty.

I placed the nylons down and brought out the packs.

"You haven't been to that ...