Becca.

James had to take a call as soon as we got back to the house. He said he would be a while, so I decided to take the kids to the park.

Layla came with me, pushing the double-stroller with Dahlia in it while I carried Alessandro. I was honestly afraid to put him down, afraid he might be snatched away.

I saw Antoinette sitting on the bench again, watching her little girl. I walked over, Layla and the stroller in my wake.

Antoinette stood suddenly ...