The unexpected trip to her Aunt Kates. The confusing conversation overheard from the top of the stairs. Her dads tighter-than-usual hug. Eleven-year-old Maddie wasnt quite sure what to make of it all. After two days of wondering, Maddies dad explained the situation. Maddie, her dad and Aunt Kate squeezed together onto the porch swing. They swung together in silenceall wondering how this news would affect the days to come. The story comes full circle as Maddie gets the signal she had been hoping for.