#Chapter 76: The girls reunite with Nan

Nan’s POV Another day of job hunting…another day of disappointment. I looked all across town. Rising early to catch the bus. My breakfast was an underripe apple and bowl of cereal. I was on my feet all day. Searching out any job I could find. Waitress…dishwasher…maid…anything. Only to be met with denial at every turn. Most took one look at my address and caught my weak scent to slam the door in my face. It was humiliating and disheartening. I knew I could not give up. But it was nearly dark by that point. So I trudged my aching feet home. The day had been long and tiring. I knew most days would be like this for a long time. I was ready to collapse on my mattress. Only to be surprised by the sight standing in front of my door. Vera and Patti stood there. Indecision written all over their little faces at my locked door. I was utterly stupefied at the sight. ‘How could they be here?’ I think. ‘How did they even know where I am?’ But I do not have time to work th