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“No reason why you can’t,” Laine said. “Though the more you do that, the more likely someone is going to see you out.”
“There were some that recognized me for sure. Probably more him. But it’s fine. I don’t care so much about it.”
“That’s good to know,” Laine said. “Especially on this island.”
She’d have to take her friend’s word for that.
17
For The Best
Avery brought Josie to Seth Young’s house on Saturday morning to meet Adele’s parents. The little girls were going to have a play date on Sunday, but the parents wanted to meet first.
Josie had come home Friday saying Adele wanted her over and handed her a piece of paper with Ava Mills-Young’s number to call and chat.
They’d had a nice quick conversation last night before Ava had to go due to being on call. Since she knew Ava was pregnant and probably wouldn’t mind some rest, when Ava offered it up for the little girls to meet at Adele’s house on Saturday, Avery agreed.
Josie was all but hopping out of the car before it was even shut off, but she didn’t scold the young girl, knowing how excited she was.
“Slow down,” she said to Josie as she ran up the front porch. “And wait for me.”
“I’m sorry,” Josie said. “I’m so excited.”
“I see that,” she said. “And I’m happy for you.”
Avery rang the bell, but it was opened before she could even pull her finger away.
“Josie!” She assumed it was Adele that opened the door. The two girls took off running upstairs before she could say or do anything.
“I’m so sorry,” she said when Ava moved in front of her looking heavily pregnant but not all that uncomfortable. Considering she was an OBGYN, she knew what she was doing, but all Avery could think was that she’d want to sit down and not get back up.
“Don’t be,” Ava said. “And it’s nice to meet you. I’m Ava, as I’m sure you can figure out.”
“Avery Keegan,” she said.
“Two doctors delivering different forms of newborns,” a man said, coming into the room. “I’m Seth, Adele’s father. We’ve heard nothing but great things about Josie for weeks.”
“We’ve heard nothing but Josie’s name for weeks,” Ava said, smiling. “I’m so thrilled Adele has found someone she connected with.”
“Not as happy as I am that Josie did. It hasn’t been an easy year with the move and all. I did worry that Josie might struggle, but she’s such an open and friendly child.”
“Adele said that Josie is like her. That she knew she’d be her best friend because they both lost their mothers.” Ava said. “And I’m sorry about the loss of your friend.”
“Thank you,” she said. “We are getting there. I suppose I should be thrilled that Josie is so adaptable. She’s not afraid to say what has happened.”
“Neither was Adele,” Seth said.
“Ask me anything you want,” Avery said. “I know it’s hard to let your child be at someone’s house. We’ve got a little white poodle, but that is the only dog. I’m not sure if Adele has any food or animal allergies.”
“No allergies,” Seth said. “And we know about Betty. We’ve been hearing about it nonstop also. Adele has wanted a puppy or kitten for a long time.”
“They are a lot of work,” she said.
“And not having a vet on the island has made it harder,” Seth said. “That has been my excuse for the moment.”
“You do have a new baby coming soon,” she said, grinning.
“Which we hope will keep Adele occupied. She’s excited to be a big sister and hold her little brother,” Ava said.
