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Daniel was very glad to see Lindsay was heemet. He was really surprised. He told me to say danki for allowing me to stay over and help them out.”
    “It’s the proper thing to do when family members need help.” Sadie looked curious. “Matthew picked up Lindsay from the bus station? How did he know she was coming heemet ? She must’ve called him, ya?”
    “She did.” Katie bit her bottom lip and wondered if her mother was going to grill her about Lindsay and the situation at Rebecca’s house. While Katie loved her mother, Sadie was known in the community for having a loose tongue. Katie knew things she shared with her mother might be repeated at an upcoming quilting bee.
    “How’s Rebecca’s spirit?” Sadie asked. “Is she holding up okay despite her complications?”
    “I think so.” Katie shrugged. “She seems very tired and a little frustrated that she can’t get up and do things around the house. She’s froh Lindsay is heemet , and she thanked me for everything I’ve done just like Onkel Daniel thanked me. I’m glad I was able to help them out.”
    Sadie looked suspicious. “How much fun did Lindsay have in Virginia Beach?”
    Katie paused, choosing her words with care. “She spent time with old freinden and enjoyed the beach but spent most of her time taking care of her aenti Trisha.” Although Katie understood why Lindsay had gotten her GED, she knew her mother wouldn’t. She figured it was best to keep that information to herself since Lindsay was going to join the church. She glancedat the list in front of her mother in hopes of distracting her. “Are you planning on going shopping tomorrow?”
    Her mother sighed. “ Ya , I think so. I was hoping to wait until Friday, but we’re out of quite a few things. Are you going to go back to work at the bakery tomorrow?”
    Katie shrugged. “I was planning on it. Do you want me to help you with the shopping instead?”
    Her mother waved off the question. “I can handle the shopping, Katie. Your mammi will be happy to have you. I’m certain the bakery is still very busy even though there are more bakers working there now. Elizabeth told me she hired three new bakers — Hannah, Fannie, and Vera — when you went to work for Rebecca since tourist season was in full swing.”
    “I miss baking, and it will be nice to get back to working with mei aentis and cousins.” Katie stood. “I better go out and ask Dat to arrange a ride for me.” She stepped onto the porch and found her father and brother climbing the stairs. “ Dat , I’m going to go back to work in the morning. Would you please arrange a ride to the bakery for me?”
    “ Ya , of course,” her father said. “I’ll call right now.” He headed toward the small shed that housed their family’s phone.
    Samuel’s stare was accusing. “You told Lindsay about Aenti Rebecca, didn’t you?”
    “I did,” Katie said, crossing her arms over her apron. “I prayed about it, and I felt it was the right choice. Lindsay has a right to know Aenti Rebecca is sick, because Aenti Rebecca is like her mamm. ”
    Samuel’s frown softened. “Are you saying you didn’t get in trouble?”
    Katie shook her head. “No, I didn’t. Even Onkel Daniel understood. Both Onkel Daniel and Aenti Rebecca are glad she’s back.”
    Her brother rubbed his chin. “I guess in this situation you were right to follow your heart.” He smiled. “Lizzie Anne will be very excited to see Lindsay again too.”
    “Oh ya ! I’m so excited mei two best freinden and I will be back together again. It’s been such a long time since we’ve been able to talk,” Katie said. “I better get upstairs and unpack.”
    While climbing the stairs with her bag on her shoulder, Katie smiled. She was glad to be home. Life would get back to normal again.
    Lindsay brought the platter of eggs, fried potatoes, sausage, and bacon to the table where her uncle and cousins sat. She then grabbed the basket of bread and placed it in the