A Lost Cause

"Ingra—uh, I mean, little one..." Paige caught herself as she called out, glancing down at the kid standing by the bed.

Hazel looked up at her shyly. "Paige, do you need something?"

"Well, didn't you say you wanted to look after your mom? See, her cup's empty," Paige said, raising an eyebrow.

"Then... then I'll go get her some water," Hazel replied hesitantly.

As soon as Hazel came back with the w