when i reverted my gaze to chloe, there she was lying on her back, on the grass, smiling up at the tree and its delicate flowers. i was surprised -- a minute ago she had been standing. i guess she had figured out the best way to make herself comfortable. when i laid down next to her, she turned to me and smiled. "There you are," i said. "Look, tree."
"dee."
i said Sky, and she pointed at the blue.