Still, I felt more capable than I had since the twins were born.

PART 12

Paul began visiting on Wednesday afternoons.

At first he asked Diane’s permission, which made me sad and a little amused.

Then he started calling me directly.

He brought diapers, but he also brought a folding chair and an old book of nursery rhymes.

He sat on the living room floor reading in a solemn voice while the girls watched his lips move.

One afternoon he said, “I owe you an apology.”