I crouched down beside Junie. “You know, taking care of Clove shows how much you care. Maybe we can help Miss Dottie look after her, so she has lots of good days.” Junie’s eyes lit up with the idea, her earlier concerns melting away.

Miss Dottie nodded, a grateful smile spreading across her face. “I’d like that very much. Clove could use some extra love and attention.”