In the afternoon, Pearl and I drove to her house to meet Nadia. She looked good, wearing a summer skirt and a simple blouse. Pearl kissed her and said, "Nadia, I missed you. Are you now considered healthy?"
Nadia grinned, "As far as I can tell. Neither of you got it?"
"We didn't check, but without symptoms, I don't think it's necessary."
Nadia turned to me with a smirk, "And how is my almost-foster-father doing?"
I smiled and kissed her cheek, "Like your mother, I missed my almost-to-be-family-member a lot..."
We moved to the living room, and all 3 of us sat on the large sofa, with Pearl in the middle. Pearl started, "Nadia honey, any new thoughts about what your wishes are?"
The daughter moved uncomfortably in her seat and mumbled, "Mom, would you do me a favor? I'd like to be alone
