As the day of Liam’s return drew near, Sophia grew increasingly restless. She moved around the house like she couldn’t sit still, and it almost made me laugh. Out of everyone she could have been worried about– Henry, Laura, even Jay, it was only Liam who had her nerves fraying.

The morning he was due back, she barged into my room before I’d even left the bed.

“What’s the plan?” she blurted, wringing her hands.

I burst out laughing. “Sophia, breathe. I’ve got this. ...