Finding the Missing Piece: Book 6

Chapter Seventy

Katniss POV-

"What could we do, Momma?"

I shrug my shoulders and take her hand as we walk into the warm breeze of summer.

"I don't know, baby. What do you think?"

"I don't know since we can't drive. I don't want to walk very much."

I laugh, "I agree. We can just try to stay around here but remember we are alone and not at home so we have to stay together. Don't let go of my hand unless I let you, alright?"

Willow nods, "Yes ma'am."

"Let's go see what we can find." I say excitedly.

So we start down the street hand in hand and Willow hums a little tune to herself.

"Look at that store, Momma. It looks big and prettiful."

"Hey, yeah. Let's go check it out." I say, trying to sound overly happy for her sake.

I am genuinely happy that I'm getting this time with her today, it's been very much needed.

We walk inside and we are greeted by an older lady.

"Let me know if I can be of any help." She says politely.

I smile, "Thank you."

Willow and I walk to the back of the store to start and Willow spots a section of purple items.

"Look at this, Willow. That's super cute." I say, picking up a little purple t-shirt with 'District 10' on it in pretty writing.

"Mmhmm." She says with some nods.

"Do you want to buy it?" I ask her.

Willow shrugs, "It is really cute but what about Skyler and Bubba. They need one too. And Daddy and you."

I laugh, "I bet we can find us all something. How about we buy you, Rye and Skyler all a shirt?"

"Why not you?"

"Because I've been here a lot and so has Daddy. This is Skyler and Rye's first time and it's your second or third time." I say.

"Then only Bubba and Skyler should get a shirt."

I snort, "No, you should get one too." I insist.

She sighs and I pick her size.

"There's pink for Skyler." Willow says.

"Yep." I smile and we get Skyler a shirt.

"Where's the yellow or blue or whatever color Rye wants?"

"Well, we don't know what he wants but I bet we should ask if they sale baby stuff first." I say.

Willow laughs a little, "Oh yeah, probably."

I smile at her and she smiles back.

I find the lady and ask her where their baby stuff is and she shows me.

Willow and I find Rye a little onesie for him. It's gonna be pretty big for awhile but it's gonna be fine.

"Now where do we go?" Willow asks me as we step back out onto the sidewalk.

I shrug my shoulders, "Maybe there's a park nearby? We haven't gone in a long time."

"I know. If we can find us a park and if it has swings can you push me really very high?" Willow asks me innocently.

I laugh, "Of course, baby. But the trick is going to be finding a park that's not too far away from the hotel." I wink.

She giggles, "Thank you for my shirt."