C79 Silence

Wednesday

"Is it okay that we delay the baptism of Milan, Emma?" Aunt Calla asked me from the other line.

"It's okay," I answered her, "We are not yet ready to share him with everyone."

"Is Bram at work?" Aunt Calla asked again.

"Yes," I responded to her as I watched Maria make Milan burp.

"Can I visit you today?" Aunt Calla sounded like she was whispering.

"Of course!" I quickly replied