Three weeks after Lupi’s accident, Juno carries her kitten in a stitched pouch to the vet—alone for the first time. Along the way, she meets Kaylani and Kalen, two quiet helpers who make the clinic feel like a place of belonging. As Lupi heals, Juno discovers that bravery isn’t loud—it’s stitched in violets, flannel, and the way someone says your name like you already belong.
