Emma Moves In

Chapter Eleven

As they walk home from the bus stop, Zoe and Emma talk about how Caitlin is jealous of having to share Natalia’s time. They’re both hopeful they’ll be able to find a way to make Caitlin less jealous.

When they get home, their moms take them, Tomás and Mateo, and Abuelita and Grandma Stephenson to Seaview House to see the progress. When they get there, Grandma is amazed by the freshly painted porch, shiny buffed floors, and the tiny dining room tables. They’re able to see out the windows all the way to the bay.

Grandma slowly makes her way upstairs to see where Emma and her family will be living. She admires the resourcefulness of turning the empty attic into a small apartment.

As they all head downstairs to taste some hors d’oeuvres, Emma’s mom explains that until Dad can join them, they need to try out new recipes to use. Still, Aunt Alison is adamant that Dad will join them to be the chef soon.

As Abuelita leaves to try to find a fork for Grandma to use, Emma muses that maybe one reason Abuelita babies Grandma so much is because since Grandma moved in, Abuelita has been trying to find her place in the new changed household. She’s managed to find a niche in taking care of Grandma, even if Grandma doesn’t really need so much care. Grandma Stephenson ponders on this theory, and decides it’s worth a shot.