I just need a few minutes to compose myself, Heather says, and Dr. Morris walks back into the animal hospital. Heather leans against her dirty white Escalade feeling suddenly grateful that she cant find her phone. She dreads having to tell Michael and the children that Marigold is dead. Dead! She cant believe it. Don’t miss chapters one through seven!

Don’t miss chapters one through six! Despite her in-laws surprise appearance and the impulsive purchase of a gigantic dead fish, the vacation was a success. Electronic devices were mostly neglected, everyone returned home tanned and rested. Heather and Michael even held hands in baggage claim.

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