Haunted Wood I think I was wrecked all along.

She watched, unruffled, as Towhee reacted and considered her question. She didn't respond until Towhee choked up and the tears started.

Hey, now it won't be. She moved closer automatically, closing the distance to comfort her best she could. Everyone has bad days. So long as you give them more good ones, they won't even remember the bad. Kids are pretty cool like that.

She wasn't talking from a place of parenting experience, but that didn't make a difference. It was hard to believe any kid could hold much against a mom who cared this much. You'll be back before you know it.