She held open the front door until Carter entered then closed it. The warm air from inside hit her face, and she realized it was freezing outside.

Lauren stepped from behind the kitchen island and gave them both a smile.

"Lauren, which room do these go in?" Carter asked

"You can put her things in the guest room, the bigger one. Thanks." Lauren hugged Janelle again as Carter headed upstairs. "I want to make sure I'm not dreaming." She laughed.

"Me, too," ...