"Meaning what, exactly?"

"Meaning... meaning that maybe you don't feel like you have to always be tough and in charge with her. I guess."

"You're inferring an awful lot here," Vi said.

"Maybe," Zoe said. "Or maybe I spent so long seeing you as my invulnerable big sister, I missed some stuff underneath."

"... is that what she said?"

"No, Vi. But she really likes you."

"Well... yeah. Shut up. I know that. I'm gonna have a shower."

"'K."

****

Helena walked around to do a quick check on her kids before bed that night. She started just with the twins, cracking the door to their room and finding them...