“Congratulations!”

“I can’t believe my baby is a college graduate,” Charlotte held her close, her black hair almost chin-length now. She wore a rainbow scarf stitched from all her old bandanas.

“Thanks, Mom,” Fable laughed.

Charlotte beamed in response.

“I’m going to college next!” Isla boasted proudly, puffing out her chest.

“No, I am!” Elodie protested, her brand-new wheelchair shining ...