Emma was still in a daze. The first thing she asked was, "Where's Mia?"
William lowered his head and ate. He said in a muffled voice, "She's not up yet."
Emma said, "Oh."
Emma and Harper were going to school after dinner, but Emma's eyes widened when she realized William and Lucas didn't have to go. "Why? Why don't you have to go?"
Lucas sat at the table and said lightly, "We're going to visit Great Uncle's grave."
Mr. Walton looked up strangely at that. Great Uncle? Go to the grave? Why didn't he know? He glanced at Mrs. Walton in confusion, but she glared at him with a very dangerous gaze. Mr. Walton tactfully lowered his head and stopped talking.
Emma shouted, "How can you not bring me to the grave! I'm not going to school anymore! I want to go to the grave too!"
Mrs. Walton said, "You're just in first grade. It's not convenient for you to take leave."
