"I really don't understand this," she would hear Natalia say behind the door. "It's important, Captain. Really."
She would hear Jade curse. "That's her. Don't let her in." "It's her baby, Jade. She should know what's happened to her." "Don't. Please."
Jade looked up, looking guilty. Ellia leaned against the wall and Natalia sat in a chair, her arms crossed. Aubrey was on her back, looking up with a bright grin on her face. She gurgled, reaching for her mother. She was completely covered in butter, judging by the stick in Jade's hand.