Evelyn Ford filled out the form and handed a stack of vouchers to the clerk. After tallying them up, the clerk tore off a receipt and gave it to Evelyn.
After finishing in the furniture section, the four of them went up to the second floor, to the household goods area. Evelyn and Wendy were talking in low voices when someone suddenly tapped Evelyn on the back. She turned around to see a pleasantly surprised, smiling face.
"Dr. Ford, you're out shopping at the mall too?"
It was Iris Miller. She was carrying a bag with rolls of paper towels and brown sugar. Her husband stood beside her with their child on his back. When he saw Evelyn, the man gave a reserved nod in greeting.
"Iris, it's been a while."
"It has, Dr. Ford. How have you been lately?"
"I'm doing well, and you? Your child has grown so much. You're taking great care of him."
