Hallow's Edge
I say, grabbing the skillet.
We move around the kitchen easily, like we’ve done this a thousand times. Mom mixes the batter while I start the bacon. The smell fills the farmhouse quickly, warm, sweet, comforting. Emily wanders in halfway through, stealing a piece of bacon off the cooling rack. I swat at her hand, but she grins and walks away. By the time we finish, the table is set with a big platter of french toast, a mountain of bacon, and fresh fruit. I’m just pouring syrup into a small pitcher when the front door opens. Delaney steps inside. And she’s smiling. Not just relieved... excited.
“She agreed,” Delaney says, breathless. “Clara’s coming.”
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