Kathleen looked around her empty store, never dreaming that it would be so difficult to see it void of the books, toys, stuffed animals and love that made it so magical. It made her heart ache. She could feel her mother's spirit, watching over her and for a moment she was lost in the memories. But she knew deep down that despite Birdie's reassurances, her mother would be disappointed. Kathleen knew that she wouldn't have been able to keep The Shop Around the Corner open forever, but it hurt not to be able to fulfill that wish.