Cristofer nodded, and with Yvonne in his arms, he reached out to hold Estelle’s hand, forming a small family group as they headed downstairs.

Cristofer glanced at Estelle, wanting to hold her hand, but she was holding Christina and couldn’t free up a hand for him. He decided not to insist on it. Cristofer thought to himself, ‘Forget it. Maybe it’s better if I don’t hold your hand. You might feel more at ease and comfortable this way.’

He then smiled at Yvonne and said, “Your Mom ...