Mathias

"I can understand that," Mathias says, because although he's never raised a child before, he knows that too many big changes can be difficult to adjust to. Even as an adult, these things can be hard. "Have you talked to her about the possibility of staying here more often?"

She's still a very little girl, but even little children can have some strong opinions. Mathias has learned this from cousins and children he's seen on vacation.