Papa rushed past the bedroom door, clutching items. Mila heard it as he dumped the items onto the kitchen table.

'Dan'iss!' Papa called Mama's name. 'Switch!'

Mila listened, mind reaching to try and see what they did. She felt it as Mama's energy seemed to draw back, Papa's layering over it. Another hum rumbled through her mind, this time Papa calling out to people. None of it came through clear enough for Mila to understand.

Frustrated, stomach aching Mila again ...