“Claire, please try to pay more attention to what Ava needs.

She’s training hard right now for the spring meets.”

“I went to three different grocery stores after work just looking for that carton,” I said.

“Just order it online next time,” Daniel said.

“It’s not a complicated request.”

Ava picked up her green canvas bag and walked toward the bottom of the stairs.

“Are you hungry?” I asked her back.

“I can warm up some roasted chicken and vegetables.”