On the Mend
Shortly after Mildred’s abrupt exit, Timmy sprung from his room and rushed to give his parents a hug. Though he remained silent, he gave them a firm hug and mumbled, “Thank you.” His parents knew that kicking Mildred out of the house was the correct thing to do without him having to speak another word.
After such a turbulent period, the Carters were prepared to move on as a family, even though they knew it would take Timmy a while to get back to his typical joyful self.
