Unexpected Company

Miriam popped out as soon as she heard me arrive. "Serena, are you here to pick up Hazel?"

I took a breath and nodded. "Yeah, tomorrow's Saturday, no school for her. I figured I'd take her out to have some fun."

Hazel instantly broke into a big grin. "Really? Mom, where are we going?"

"Where do you want to go?" I asked in a gentle voice.

"Disneyland!" Hazel blurted out, not missing a beat.

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