He put the phone away.

For once, he did not add that I should accept it with him.

At home, Luna was awake and Leo was asleep.

The caregiver described feeds, nappies, and the tiny drama of a lost sock.

I listened to every detail.

Then I washed my hands and sat down beside the bassinets.

The court record could continue elsewhere.

For the next hour, there were two children who needed their parents more than they needed another discussion about a stamp.