The Photograph of a Newborn in a Yellow Knitted Hat

Gable,” she said.

“She drove Lily over so we could finish our conversation.”

The latch on the front door clicked, followed by the light scuff of rubber soles on the mat.

Lily stood in the archway in a green jacket too short at the wrists.

In her left hand she held a red ribbon, twisting it around her fingers.

“Take your coat off, Lily,” Rebecca said.

“Come sit by the heater.”