"It has been a long time," Nancy said, covering Scarlett's hand with her own. These tender touches felt natural and familiar and seeing Scarlett light up was doing wonders for her heart. "I haven't been able to come over since nursing school started and that was, gosh, the start of September, but I'm so glad to be here now. Are you alright if we invite Stephie and Thomas in? I'm sure they're pressed against the door, but we didn't want to crowd you so suddenly."