Today, you get to unpack.’

He nodded slowly.

It was the best promise I could safely give.

Mia immediately found the blue night-light and insisted it go on before lunch.

Eli tested the switch six times.

Nora arranged the picture books on the lowest shelf.

Sophie toddled around the dining table, repeating the word home as though trying it out to see how it felt.

That first evening, I cooked spaghetti.