She laughed when I made an elaborate mistake assembling the telescope.

We corrected it together with the instruction manual laid out on the floor.

After the party, I helped carry supplies to Rose’s car.

Willa fell asleep in her booster seat, her new telescope on the seat beside her.

Elena leaned against the trunk, exhausted and smiling.

“She had a wonderful day,” she said.

“So did I.”

“Thank you for making it about her.”