Syd gave her mom a hug Congrats Mom she said When do you go Dr Todachine stopped smiling That’s the thing Syd We have to leave tomorrow Tomorrow Syd repeated She let go of her mom I’m sorry it’s so sudden But it’s a great opportunity said Dr Todachine Dad is at the zoo finishing up a few things I’m here to start packing How long will you be gone asked Syd All summer Dr Todachine replied McKenna jumped in That’s perfect she said Syd can stay with me That’s nice of you McKenna but Syd’s dad and I
have already made plans Dr Todachine said She turned toward Syd You’ll be spending the summer with your grandpa What Syd asked shocked I have to stay on the rez for the whole summer Syd’s grandpa owned a ranch on the Navajo Nation It was an American Indian reservation that went into Arizona New Mexico and Utah
You always say you never get to see Grandpa her mom replied You used to beg to stay on the ranch Like when I was eight huffed Syd She couldn’t talk about this any more She ran to her room McKenna followed behind Syd flopped onto her bed I can’t believe my parents are doing this to me she said
