"Hi, Julia," Katie says warmly. "It's nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you," Jamie echoes dutifully, if less articulately. He's clearly curious about the other children, still feeling out the situation. Even though he's been doing well enough with other kids, she's found the last several weeks have him back to feeling somewhat shy around others, sticking close to his mother's skirt. If meeting up with Demelza's little girl helps to pull him out of his shell, even for a bit, it'll be a blessing.

"They're adorable. How old are they?"