"I met a man." Of course, she would choose that moment to trail off, a habit when she was collecting her thoughts, and no sooner had she started to speak again then the doorbell rang.
Two unexpected visitors. In the same day, no less. Something hovered in the back of her mind, a date she was meant to remember. Frowning, she released Ashley's hand, unfolding herself from the sofa.
"Give me a moment."
Crossing to the door, she caught sight of a familiar black form, and blinked in surprise. How had she forgotten? Quickly opening the door, she briefly exchanged words with the man on the other side, signing a form before kneeling down to talk to her new charge.
Surprise, Ashley. Your mother adopted a dog and neglected to tell anyone. This was the sort of thing that happened when Helen had a light workload. Allowing the greyhound inside, she waited until the man had left before closing the door and turning back toward her daughter.