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"Here you go," she said, wiping her hands on her apron.

"Thanks," I answered, and she walked back into the kitchen.

Janine took a sip of her water and looked right at me.

"Are you really willing to go wherever you have to so that you can do something about this?" she asked in a serious tone. That was unusual for her.

"Of course I am."

"There’s no question, no doubt in my mind that I am willing to do the same thing. You guys are about the only family that I’ve got."