Drown #9: the best laid plans, part 1

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December 2085. Stephanie Nova is 26, Willow is 4. Jeremiah Day is 28.  


"Look, Momma!"

"Come sit with me, girlie."


"I’m not gonna break it."

"I know. I just want you to hold my hand."

"I won’t get lost."

"I know. That’s not why I want you to hold my hand."