Megan looked at Sherlyn affectionately. Sherlyn really looked more and more like Ivan.
Suddenly, Sherlyn sweetly called, "Mommy." Megan almost burst into tears, but she heard Stacy responding gently, "Yes, Ruthie, Mommy's here."
"Mommy, look! There's a castle and a slide over there."
Gael immediately said, "They are specially built for you."
"So can I go play?" Sherlyn said clearly and articulately, which was rare among three-year-olds.
Gael smiled and said, "Of course." Sherlyn tilted her head again and asked Ivan, "Daddy, can I go play?"
Ivan patted her head and said, "Yes."
Stacy said, "Then I'll take her over and play while you guys talk."
Stacy then took Sherlyn's hand and led her to the slide.
Megan's eyes were still fixed on Sherlyn when Fanny gently pulled her. Megan the
