My Daughter Dropped a Glass—Then I Learned the “Second Bottle” Was Already on Its Way Before It Ever Broke

“Take your coat,” I said.

Her face changed.

I will remember that expression for the rest of my life.

Upstairs, I put two bags together.

Lucy’s blue hairbrush was on the dresser.

Her backpack was gone.

I picked up the hairbrush.

Then put it back.