With her mind full of unrelenting thoughts, Louisa frantically packs Liam's school bag as the morning light streams through the curtains.

Simultaneously, her hands tucked in a folder of his drawings, a lunchbox, and a water bottle.

With his unlimited enthusiasm, Liam, who is already wearing his school uniform, dances about the living room behind her.

"Mom! I'm ready!” Liam yells.

Louisa looks at the clock and says, "Just a minute, sweetheart." They are late.

The doorbell rings as she zips the bag closed and sets it on the table.

"I'll get it, Mom!" Liam shouts and runs to the door.

"Hold on, Liam!" Louisa begins, but he has already...