Sophia did not want to come.

That one arrived by telephone, always from Natalia, always in a voice of enormous sympathy. Valerie, I’m so sorry, she’s just having a hard week, she got upset when Fernando mentioned it.

We don’t want to force her.

The therapist had recommended stability.

That one arrived in writing, from a lawyer, about twice a year, and it referenced Dr.

Kowalczyk, and there was no arguing with it because the source was a licensed professional.

There was a school event.