Ella knows better than to reason with me when Puna and I are merged like this.

She gives me a small smile. "How about we try to calm down? What if we call Sophia?"

The name of my daughter instantly soothes something inside me. I miss her so much.

I look at Ella and nod. Talking to Sophia always helps.

We head to the kitchen where Ella dials the number and hands me the phone.

When I hear that sweet voice come through, my heart ...