Anna grinned, stepping back to let them in. She clutched Floppy to her chest, her excitement tempered by a quiet uncertainty that James had noticed in her since they brought the baby home. “Come in,” Susy said warmly, wiping her hands on a dish towel as she joined them.
Claire carried a brightly wrapped package, which she handed to Anna with a wink. “This is for the baby,” she said. “But I’m sure her big sister can help her open it.” Anna’s eyes lit up as she accepted the gift. “Thank you!” she said, hurrying to the couch to open it.