April 24, 2014. Ridgeland, Ms. Good Things.

I have read that something good comes out of everything. Kate and Mary Frances have discovered that fact. David and Suzanne are committed to keeping close touch with the Mississippi girls. David suggested that it would be easier if Kate and Mary Frances both own new smart phones, as Kate's phone is old and MF does not have a phone. Monday evening, David told the girls, that on Tuesday morning, they would go shopping with Suzanne and buy any phone they wanted and he would pay the monthly charges. The girls were stunned and for 15 seconds all was quiet, until MF said "Hot damn", and she smiled, which was the first time anyone has seen her smile since Andrew died. Now both girls are the proud owners of new fancy iPhones and they are thrilled. From David's perspective, he can easily check up with the girls by texting or by looking at the bills. If the girls are not using the phone it will mean someone is depressed, so a phone call will be needed. It is a situation that has worked well for everyone.