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Show Motherlunge a novel 139 Thea, I'm going away for a few days. Take care of Xavier. There's instructions taped to the inside of the cupboard door (coffee cupboard). There's frozen breastmilk. Use the oldest first-the bags have dates on them. Don't microwave to thaw. Right now I'm in a very narrow place-a long tunnel. I'm going to get out for a few days. Don't freak. Don't call Jack. Don't call the Parkers. I'M ONLY TAKING A BREAK. Let's say I'll be gone for at least four days. So you '11 have to get off work. Jack thinks we 're visiting Supernal so he won't come this week don't worry. My baby loves his auntie very much, and his mommy gives him kisses to last until she comes home. Sorry. Thanks. Anyway, you know it's fair. XO Pavia P.S. Really don't call Jack. I won't call you because I don't want to hear it. Which by the way is why I didn 't ask beforehand. Good luck. Love my baby. You can do it. I read the note again. The third time through I stroked General lying at my side, one long pat for each line of Pavia's note, grateful to have his bulk and meager intelligence at my side. "She doesn't mention you at all, General," I told the dog. With each dumb breath in, his soft back rose against my hand. I got up and turned the TV off. I went to lock the |