Cassie laughed and Becky scooped Abby up in her arms. “They’re just clip-in,” Abby continued to explain, “‘cause I’m not allowed to have color in my hair. Not until I’m a teenager.”

“Well they still look great,” Cassie said.

“What’s in the box?” Abby asked.

Cassie flicked the lid open. “Cupcakes,” she said and Abby clapped with glee.

“Come through to the kitchen and I’ll make us some coffee,” Becky said, leading the way. She sat ...