She doesn't follow him this time, just moves to the staircase down to the yard and eases herself onto a step, her hand supporting her stomach.

People walk the sidewalks, families taking children out into the yard ot play, a teenager walks a pet while talking animatedly on their comm. An elderly woman sits on her front porch and offers Kira a wave before returning to her knitting.

Kira leans her head against the railing and smiles.