[ It is reassuring. The whimpering of the puppies and soft breathing of happy mum Izzie had put him to sleep the first night. There was a newborn smell, too. ]

You're not here without friends. But I know what you mean. I wish I could see my kids, but I don't. Izzie's lucky. Every year she has here is an extra year than she had at home.

Are you alright? You miss them, huh?