The other made a small sound beneath the collar of the coat.

Whatever the coat meant, they needed to be inside.

I carried the basket only as far as the cleared space just beyond the door, where I could put it down securely and attend to them.

I checked that their faces remained clear and brought blankets.

I had already reached for my phone to call for help when someone knocked again.

Before I could answer, my fingers felt paper inside the coat pocket.