She signed the remaining receipt, folded her copy, and put it in her purse.

He left without asking her to explain why two suitcases were enough to begin a household.

Claire came back for the larger case.

They lifted it together over the threshold.

One wheel caught, and the case tipped before Maya steadied it.

Lily laughed from the hallway.

“That suitcase doesn’t know where it lives yet,” Claire said.

“It will,” Maya answered.