CHAPTER 57

THE TWINS

Mya used the oven mittens to hold on to a glass pan of green bean casserole; her favorite dish. She made her way from the kitchen, through the swinging door to the dining room, setting it in the middle of the table. She smiled, looking forward to dinner. She glanced around the room, seeing nothing but empty chairs. Unfortunately, this would be a meal that she would enjoy on her own. Paul, her father, was working and Amy was on a date with her official boyfriend Jason. Mya took off the gloves and apron, setting them in the chair beside her. She used a large wooden spoon to scoop it into a bowl and then she took a seat. And she quietly ate, alone.

"I had a good time tonight," Amy stated, using both of her hands to clasp on to Jason's large arm. He smiled. It was a simple date for him, but to her this was her first official date. Not with Jason, but with anyone. It was just dinner and a movie. Typical. Still, it made her happy that Jason had chosen her.

"I'm glad," he sa