That was as it should have been.

The camera had already demanded more courage from him than any child should have to provide.

I was determined that the adults would carry the case from there.

At school, Noah’s behavior slowly improved.

Ms.

Romero said he had started raising his hand again.

He joined two boys building a cardboard city.

When another child knocked down a tower, Noah helped rebuild it instead of apologizing for being in the way.