#Chapter 53: The Plan

It was an informational pamphlet about the orphanage. “Check it out,” she said. “You can read all about what we’re doing here. It’s still a really new operation, and our first priority was just getting the doors open and getting all the kids a roof over their heads, so we still have a lot of work ahead of us.” I flipped through the pages, glancing at the pictures. Looked like they were all from the opening day. “We don’t have a lot of group activities set up for the kids yet,” the woman added, frowning. “That’s what we really need the most help with.” A younger woman popped her head out from a nearby hallway and called out, “Cindy? Can we borrow you for a minute, please?” The ponytail lady snapped to attention and called back, “I’ll be right there!” “I should let you go,” I told her. “I’ll come back another day. Thanks for talking with me.” “You get yourself home safely, now!” Cindy shouted back to me as she disappeared dow