Sara looked at Cat and whispered. “Mom’s getting remarried. It’s making her anxious.” Sara circled a finger around her ear and then pointed at her mom. Cat bit back a laugh. They listened to Mellody’s side of the conversation, a series of “oh nos” and “what can we do about its?” followed by an “I’ll be right there.”

“Mom,” Sara groaned when Mellody hung up. “We’re supposed to have Girl Day. I don’t want to go wherever you’re freaking out about going.”

“Sorry, kid. I don’t think we have a choice. Your dad is working today, and the venue called. They had some water damage and need me to check out the secondary ceremony site.”

Sara groaned, melting to the table like a dejected pat of butter. “But it’s an hour away!”

“Sara,” Mellody said, going for stern but still sounding panicked. “You know how your dad and I feel about you being home alone by yourself for hours.”

“I’m twelve, not four,” Sara pointed out. “Besides, Dad’s house is full of neighbors.”

Mellody brightened. “Then maybe Kathy can watch you? You can hang out with April.”

“Kathy and April are shopping to replace some of their stuff they lost in the flood. Ugh. This was supposed to be a fun day, Mom.”

“Sara can come hang out with me on set for a bit if she wants—”

“Oh, my God! Yes!” The acceptance was out of Sara’s mouth before Cat could even finish the offer. “Yes! Yes! Yes!”

“If it’s okay with your mom?” Cat finished.

“That would be amazing and save me from dragging Pouty MacGee around on a wasted Girls Day,” Mellody said biting her lip. “Are you sure it wouldn’t be any trouble?”

“Well, I’d have to put Sara to work. Getting coffee and donuts, maybe holding the boom for sound? The production assistants have lists a mile long with things that they need help with.”

“Mom, please?” Sara squeezed her hands together under her chin. “This would be the most amazing Girls Day Present ever even though you bailed on me.”

“Sure know how to make a mom feel special,” Mellody groaned, poking Sara in the shoulder.

“Come on, Mom. You know what I mean. If I can’t spend the day hanging out with you, maybe I could hang out with Cat. I might learn things about responsibility.” Sara dangled that morsel in front of her mom.

“For the record, that argument would work better with your father. Cat, if you’re absolutely positive she wouldn’t be a bother...” Mellody looked at her pleadingly.

“I could use an extra set of hands on set. Let me give you my number in case you need to check in. We’ll be filming at the diner all morning, and then we’re touring the Hai house. Sara can be there for moral support for April.”