Do you ever watch your children sleep, Tia?” Tia nodded. “I think all parents do.” “Why do you think that is?” “Because they look so innocent.” “Maybe.” Betsy smiled. “But I think it’s because we can just stare at them and marvel at them and not feel weird about it. If you stare at them like that during the day, they’ll think you’re nuts. But when they’re sleeping . . .”

