It began with a disagreement about how large a plastic dinosaur ought to be.

Within minutes, they were on the rug together, making rules I could not entirely follow.

Denise and I sat where we could see and hear them without directing every exchange.

I brought water and the snack we had agreed would be appropriate.

I checked the practical things beforehand, including any care information I needed for the visit, rather than treating familiarity with Simon as knowledge of Leo.

He asked where the bathroom was.