“Have you tried using her name?" Millie suggested. “That might help you relate to her, rather than referring to ‘the child’.” “I believe she’s called Beatrice but responds to Bea.” “You make her sound like a pet,” Millie said. “I hope you didn’t play fetch.” “No, I didn’t. But is that worth a try?” Millie stared at her. “Are you serious?” “Maybe a little?” She shrugged. Millie stared again. “Do you really not have any experience with kids?” “Of course I do. I was thirteen when my mother gave birth to my brother.” “And how did you find that?” “He was very annoying.”
