“I can promise to keep telling you the truth, to ask for help when I need it, and to work with the people whose job is to keep you safe.”

Nora considered that answer.

Then she pointed to a corner of the kitchen picture.

“Your fridge doesn’t have any drawings on it.”

“That’s because I’ve been waiting for artists,” Caroline replied.

For the first time since the station, Nora smiled without immediately looking guilty about it.