Choosing Hope

Maura nods as she passes Jess the keys. “Do me a favor. Please don’t mention this to Blaire or
Callie if you see them before I do. Blaire’s at work and Callie is at school right now, but Jane
and I plan on talking to them tonight after we know more. The twins and Amelia, I, I haven’t
even decided how to handle that.”
Jess nods. “Yes ma’am.” Jess reaches out and hugs her mom and they walk into BPD before
going their separate ways.
Once she arrives back at her parents house, Jess changes out of her uniform into some of Jane’s
clothes. She was sure her ma wouldn’t mind. As she made her a cup of coffee, she couldn’t help
but marvel at how quiet the house seemed to be. When everyone was home, it was quite the
opposite. She was sitting at the table, deep in thought, when Emily walked through the door.
“Oh, hey Jess.” Emily gives the redhead a smile as she waves while juggling several bags in both
hands. “Here, let me help you with that”, Jess says, as she takes a few bags from the nanny.
“Thanks,” Emily says as she sits the remaining bags down and begins to unload them, revealing
a ton of cleaning supplies. She sees Jess looking and laughs. “What can I say? Personal Shopper,
Nanny, Cook, House cleaner, especially since all the little kids are in school now. I do it all. It’s
my choice of course. I like to stay busy.”
“Well, they are definitely grateful. Ma much prefers your cooking but don't’ tell Maura I told
you that. Ma either as far as that goes,” Jess says with a laugh.
"Maura asked me if I'd be willing to do some sanitizing this morning. In case……” Emily’s
voice trails off.
“In case Cailin has to start chemo,” Jess finished for her.
“I’m sorry Jess. I didn’t mean…..”
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