"Oh no! I did enough of that when I was growing up," Caden objected. He looked up and his mother had already seen him. "Why'd you come here?"

Jocelyn shrugged. "I just thought I'd volunteer. It's my day off and I like to feel useful." Then she leaned in conspiratorially. "Besides, it looks as if your parents could use the help."

Caden sighed, giving her a smile. "Come on. I'll get you some gloves."

"Now, that's the spirit!" she approved, climbing out of the ...