C130 Nothing will happen to her while I breathe…

The next 2 weeks were uneventful and quiet. During this time, Lara only took local assignments. She accompanied Dana for her house visits with Kim. Kim was getting more and more under the pump as the exam dates grew closer.

During the house visit a week before the exam-

“Dana, I know I have to become independent. But my heart is beating so fast, I can’t breathe.” Kim spoke anxiously.

“Kiddo