“Yes,” Clara said.

They arranged time when another adult was responsible for the twins.

Chloe chose the book and sat close enough that Clara could feel her relax as the story went on.

She did not have to demonstrate gratitude for the babies surviving by surrendering every private moment with her mother.

The family made room for her being pleased, bored, affectionate, jealous, and occasionally impatient, as children could be.

When she complained about crying, Clara did not remind her that she had saved the boys.