The problem was that Bluebird’s check-engine light had come on, and the interview was across town.

Ruth, who had joined them briefly, suggested the bus route.

Hannah knew it by heart.

It required two transfers and nearly ninety minutes each way.

With Sophie’s school still on holiday, she would need childcare too.

“I keep thinking one good interview will fix everything,” Hannah admitted.

“Then there are ten little things between me and the interview.”

Elena arranged transportation assistance through her agency and looked into approved childcare.