“More importantly, the local rotary club heard about the incident and voted at breakfast this morning to purchase Autumn a custom motorized chair with an all-terrain suspension.”

Noah smiled, letting out a joyful sob that sounded like music in our quiet entryway.

“She will finally be able to make it up the science ramp without getting stuck or arriving late.”

“Indeed she will,” Officer Reynolds said, adjusting his cap on his head.

“Now, Mrs.

Dawson, if you could put on some warm clothes, we would appreciate you both coming down to the station to sign the property recovery paperwork for that beautiful six-string.”

“I will get dressed right this second,” I promised, wiping my eyes with the cuff of my robe.