The note from Mack was short.

You'll always have place here.

There were cards from Anna and Birungi wishing her a Merry Christmas. A note from Tuni saying she was at a university in New York City.

Marilyn pulled out her phone and texted them.

See you soon, don't make plans for New Year's

The phone buzzed as soon as she hit send. Someone was up early. She checked the message, but it wasn't from either Anna or Birungi.

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