In the Church
Mel held onto Shine's hand tightly. She couldn't imagine a more motional moment for her best friend and she would try to help her through it. She saw the kids, watched them carefully. "Are those the two kids you told me about?" she asked, tilting her head curiously.
She shook her head, determined not to let Shine go there. "But the kids are. They wouldn't have made it here all on their own. What if he's out getting stuff?" She squeezed her hand tightly. "Oh no, don't go there. He's here and you are worth it!"