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jumping into action.
Let’s get you ready.
Then to me:You can stay if you want.
I just need a few minutes—
to get her settled.
Oh, yeah, no problem.
I stand up
start collecting the
popcorn bowl
and candy wrappers.
I’ll just clean these up
give you some privacy.
Take your time.
Good night, Ms. Viv.
Thanks for all the laughs,
I say as I walk out.
Night, night, Juniper.
Don’t be a stranger now,
she responds.
I head into the kitchen
to wash the bowl.
I pull out my phone
press play on a classic Ella and Louis track
and hum along softly
as I fill the sink with soap.
As I lay the last bowl out to dry
Lyric shuts the door
to Ms. Viv’s room
and joins me in the kitchen.
Who is singing?
