Now I finally understood.

PART 21

The autumn after I met the twins, Second Growth opened its new neighborhood greenhouse.

The funding came from a combination of local donors, a public grant, and small fundraising events.

I attended as one volunteer among many and helped set out folding chairs.

Raymond came with his wife and brought a tray of muffins.

Eleanor arrived quietly after Hannah agreed that meeting the children in a group setting would be appropriate.

My mother knelt down to tell Rose she liked her purple boots, and Rose immediately showed her a seedling with three leaves.