Sophia placed a notebook on the table and warned Margaret that she had a few questions.

“I would expect nothing less,” Margaret replied.

Over lunch, they talked about school, pets, books, and the way Colorado snow felt different from the cold days in Texas.

Margaret asked questions and listened to the answers.

She didn’t use the conversation to defend Daniel.

After we ate, Sophia opened her notebook.

“Why didn’t you call Mom when Dad said there wasn’t a baby?”

Margaret put down her glass.