When I pull into the parking lot, before Oliver can slam out of the car, I pause and look at Sadie. “I just want you to know that taking care of your brothers by yourself is very brave. You’re so strong and smart, and I hope I can be half as incredible one day.” I say it in front of her brothers, because I need them to understand how brave and amazing their big sister is—and how nothing that’s coming will change that. That no one wants to take them from her, nor her from them. “I’m here, for all of you, okay? I love you.” My eyes flicker in the rearview mirror, locking with Oliver’s. “I love
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