Chloe returned to the routines appropriate to her age, with support where needed.

School involved letters, numbers, friends, and reminders not to leave her coat behind.

One morning, she stopped beside the kitchen table with her school bag already on.

“Who’s staying with the babies?”

Clara named the adult whose visit had been arranged and explained when she would arrive.

“And you?”

“I’ll be here.

I’ll rest when I need to.”