Andromeda, young Teddy held securely in her arms, was not far behind her sister as she walked down the Alley. However, lost as she was in her own thoughts, Andromeda didn't recognize the woman walking a ways ahead.
This outing hadn't been her idea, but she likely would have suggested it sooner or later. This fact didn't make the knots in her stomach any looser as she approached the small restaurant.
She held Teddy closer and told herself that she was absolutely not allowed to turn back. One more day, she answered herself, we can do this tomorrow...