Kylie and Ethan chatted amicably as they brushed their teeth and got ready for the day. “I’ll be at the studio this afternoon,” Kylie said, “but I am free this morning. Do you have any plans?”

“I’m taking Pupu to the vet,” he replied. “He needs to get his injections. Do you want to come?”

Kylie frowned and asked if Pupu was sick, and he explained that he needed to get his annual vaccinations. It was nothing to worry about. Hearing this, Kylie said, “You should let Stephen ...