The Good, the Bad, and the Emus(118)

When I neared the car, both Josh and Jamie ran out to throw themselves on me.

“Mommy, are you okay?” Jamie asked.

“Daddy brought you a big doggie bag,” Josh said. “Can I have some of your bacon?”

As we drove off, I could still see Mother sitting on the porch, sipping her cup of tea and standing guard over the reunion  .