Erik and Star exchange a somber glance. “Oohh... it seems so soon....” Star whispers. Guunnar nods and steps onto the walk, holding the door open.
At the doorway Star hesitates and looks up at Guunnar. She tugs on the big mans shirt and he leans down.
In a quiet voice Star tells him, “I am sorry. I didnt mean to yell at you. You should have told me... I will try to eat better, just dont shove things at me, all right?”
The big man nods and whispers back, “No sorries between us, Little Sister. I vas chust worried... for you und kinder... ve vill do better now...”
Star reaches up, hugs Guunnar and kisses his cheek before leaving the Widow's Walk and entering the hallway.
“Dat one... full of surprises, she is...” Guunnar says as he rubs the side of his face.
“Dont you know it, Brother....” and Erik follows Star down the stairs, Guunnar close behind.
Once downstairs, Star takes Mera from Alise, leaving her free to comfort Tara who is in tears again at the news. She snuggles the little girl and rubs her back. A glance towards her husband shows he is holding Tomas, whose eyes are huge, worried about his maman and sister.
Stoney, this is so hard for her... first your family leaves and she loves her great grandmaman so... now this... poor thing....
Star reaches over and runs a hand over the soft dark curls. “Sshhh, little one...”
Tara looks over at her Tante Star, her little face tear streaked, her purple eyes dark with sadness. Star's heart constricts tight and her eyes turn from pink to gray. She hands Mera to Erik, then turns back to Alise.
“Alise, let me take her. Then you can take Gracie.”
Rowan checks her bag for a couple things she might need and with the babies situated everyone is ready to see Grace and say their goodbyes.
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