Time to recover.

Someone who’ll sit with them while I sort the next step.

And when I’m ready, help with getting back to work.”

“All right.”

In the new house, two bassinets stood where I could reach them easily.

A feeding chart went on the kitchen wall.

Clean clothes occupied drawers that did not contain anyone else’s cufflinks or travel receipts.

The first night was difficult in ways that had nothing to do with Garrett.