Chapter 17

Sasha hoisted Kitty back up into his arms. “It’s good to see you guys. I’ve been in town a while now. Sorry I haven’t stopped by. If Kitty gets any bigger, I won’t even be able to lift her. You keep getting prettier every time too,” he said to her.

Kitty’s obviously returned affection for the redhead helped ease Nathan’s mind a bit more about working with a seal. He shared a look of relief with Jim.

Schuester joined them at the mouth of the entryway. Unlike Sasha’s Crayola red hair, Schuester’s was a natural ginger dusted in white, with pale skin, and even paler grey eyes hidden behind black, thick-framed glasses. He was in his mid-40s, older than most to have such a young child, and with a heaviness about him that often aged him further.

“The boys brought us a fun gadget to play with, right?” Schuester said, plucking Kitty from Sasha’s arms. “Come on in. You boys need anythin’ to eat? We still have some breakfast left.”

Nathan’s ears perked at the mention of food.