The age wasn't as important as the milestones.

“Once, in second grade, Kate drew a picture of a firefighter with a halo above h…”

“You can stay up all night and still not count all the ways to lose the people y…”

“A place like this wears down everything, and tolerance is no exception. In here…”

“You would wind up as a cat, I told her. They don't need anyone else. I need you…”