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Seal’s acceptance, her love, meant a great deal to Towhee. As much as she feigned anger at Bushtit’s unceremonious arrival—and there was a small part of her that really didn’t approve of her body’s shenanigans—she adored him just as much as her other children, her grandchildren too.

You don’t have to go right now, Towhee said, but it would be very helpful if you could bring some food by if you get a chance. I want to make sure I’m doing everything I can to produce enough milk for him. I’m so happy he was the only one, for that reason and others, she didn’t mind admitting.