Girl in the Shadows (Shadows 2)

with herself as Celia was. She's an assistant coach.

and I know you'll like her. As a friend," she added

quickly. "We've got this four-bedroom house with a

real yard and an office you can use for your

schoolwork. You still have to finish your senior year.

right?"

"Yes. I thought I would just take an

equivalency test. but I think I'd like to enroll and have

at least part of a year's worth of real school." "Good." She looked at her watch and then she

dug into her athletic bag. "Here's all the information

you need about contacting me. You'll drive up as soon

as you can. I'll see about the school and get that

started for you. Can you head up there right away?" "Yes," I said.

"We don't have much. I guess, just each other

now."

"We have a lot more than many people have.

I've learned that," I said, and she smiled.

"You're very grown up. April. I can feel it.

You've grown up quickly, mainly because you had to.

I hope you haven't missed anything important on the

way."

"We all do. Brenda, butI'll make up for it." She pulled her head back. "Who's given you all

this wisdom?"

"A little old lady who dips into her well of

experience and gives me a cup of this and that." She laughed. "Sounds like I should meet her." "I hope you will someday."

She rose. "I got to make the plane.'

"Right."

Off to my left, I caught a woman signing to a

little girl. Brenda saw where I was looking. "What is she telling her?"

"She's telling her not to be afraid. She's