A change at the hardware shop

Keira and Harrison are visiting Georgia’s family hardware shop after school. Georgia’s much-loved dog, Rusty, has died. Georgia feels sad and sometimes cross, and she misses having Rusty beside her. Keira listens and asks if Georgia would like company. Harrison says, “You should be over it by now.” Georgia looks down. Later, Georgia tells a trusted adult that she is finding things hard. The adult listens, answers her questions and helps her think of a way to remember Rusty. Georgia knows that her feelings may change from day to day.