"I kn- I hear you," Stacia says, correcting herself mid-sentence. She strokes Kenzie's hair. "I'm sorry. It's not fair, it shouldn't have happened like that. I wish I knew how to help you better."

She presses her forehead against Kenzie's, holding her close.

"I know it hurts. But have you let yourself feel it? Or have you tried to push it down because it hurts too much?"