They had a daughter.

When the child was born, Violet bought a soft yellow blanket with tiny embroidered stars.

Rose took a photograph holding her infant outside the clinic after discharge.

Gregory, who repaired their battered car for free, snapped that photograph.

“Then Alan lost his job,” Violet said.

“Their marriage became difficult.

Rose was sick more than she admitted.

She was afraid of losing her baby if anyone knew she needed help.”