“I can carry Callia, Uncle River. I eat a lot. I’m strong.”

Callia agreed with her brother. “Carry. Carry.”

River walked toward the house while carrying Callia and holding Heath’s hand. He said, “I’m carrying you now, Lil’ Pie. I wanted to see you two after working all day outside.

“You’re my happy pills. I feel happy just from seeing you guys.”

Heath told River, “Callia and I can stay at your place for some time. Mom can go back on her own. She has to work.

“We can also ask Aunt Camryn to