Ana arrives home from work to find Marco waiting outside her apartment building with Sofia and Hope. Both children run to greet her, but Ana notices Marco's expression is unusually serious.

"Mama!" Hope hugs Ana's legs. "Marco, bring ice cream!"

"After dinner," Marco reminds Hope. "First we need to talk to Mama about something important."

Ana feels her stomach tighten. "What kind of important?"

"Adult conversation. Can we go inside?"

In the apartment, Marco helps the children set up ...