Molly and Franny

>after taking the kids to school, they went their separate way
>except Molly, she was asked to do some errands and was using this as an excuse to stay behind
>after a few minutes, Franny came running, a twin under each arm, and put them down gently
>"quick, you're just in time!"
>they hugged her and ran inside just before the bell rang
>Franny practically collapsed against the wall, and Molly could see the heat venting from her mouth
>"you really should stop doing that."
>Franny looked up with a worried expression, but Molly just gave her a sad smile
>"it's only us out there."
>"why do you always act like that?"
>Molly sighed
>"you know how the Mendenhalls are. If they catch me doing anything else than feeling superior, I'm in trouble."
>"it was just us and the kids!"
>"you think Corbin wouldn't tattle to his parents? Please, he's the smartest but he's still young."
>"that's.... That's not right, we're setting a bad exemple for them."
>Molly helped Franny back on her feet
>"it's not. But I'm trying to change that!"
>Franny looked doubtful
>"doesn't look like it's working."
>"i'm starting with the older siblings, they're in their rebellious phase after all! When better to make them let go of their elitism?"
>she gently squeezed Franny's hand and gave her a soft smile
>"you know I don't mean it when I'm saying something mean."
>"doesn't make it easier..."
>"I'm sure one day we'll be able to act like the sisters we are, you just have to wait. What do you say, I help you pick ice cream for the twins?"
>Franny made a genuine smile
>"I'd like that."
>they walked off to the grocery store