Months after the birth, he arrived at a supervised visit with two toy cars.

The babies were old enough now to reach with increasing purpose, though their hands did not always do what they intended.

The toys had been selected for their stage, and the supervisor checked the visit arrangements as usual.

Garrett offered one to Owen.

The second remained on a chair.

Harper reached toward it.

He looked at her, hesitated, then moved it within her reach.

She closed her hand around it, lost her grip, and tried again.