It had started as a celebration day. Anna declared it a holiday, and let everyone off the hook for chores. And then they'd gone out to dinner - no where really fancy - they were still on a budget, regardless of the infusion of grant money.
She was happy, and those around her were happy, too. They'd taken the van, all squeezing inside, and after as much salad and bread sticks as they could handle at Olive Garden, the troupe was headed back to Rendencion House. Anna let Jake drive home, giving herself a few minutes to her thoughts as they drove down the darkened streets toward home.
There had to be an easy way to tell everyone her news. Well, there was, but she was demasiado miedo de decirles simplemente. Right now only Jake knew... and she could keep it a secret for a few more months. But eventually everyone would find out. Better to tell them first.
The van pulled into the driveway and people started piling out, the jokes flying as everyone felt full and happy. Anna smiled, opening her door and stepping down, blissfully unaware of how terribly wrong everything was about to go.
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