It suddenly felt like Greer was giving so much more to this situation we found ourselves in. She was bringing life into our house and warmth. She made my daughter laugh; she made me laugh. And she was bringing us an army of people who wanted nothing more than to embrace me and my daughter, make us feel loved and welcome. What was I giving to her in return? I’d given a day. I’d given her a performance that brought joy to her family. That was it. “I’ll be right back,” I told her, my voice ragged.
