She kept looking at us suspiciously through lunch. In particular, she looked at Mom like she was expecting a scolding. Mom just smiled at her happily and took another bite every time their eyes met. When Mom finally said something, my sister flinched.
"I'm just so happy to have you here, Jeannie," Mom said with a sigh. "I really wish this university had a nursing program so we could all live together again. You are such beautiful kids and I can't tell you how happy I am to see you getting along so well."
After lunch we drove to the campus so we could show Jeannie around. None of the buildings were open, but we weren't the only ones taking advantage of the beautiful autumn day to walk around the scenic campus. Jeannie was still struggling to accept that she wasn't in trouble. I actually f
