emma sits on the floor, putting all his toys back in his toy basket in the living room, the same episode of sesame street on repeat. sesame street is matt’s absolute favourite show when he is in his regressed state.

small sobs are heard from around the house. followed by small feet running down the hallway. “mama? where are yu?” matt sobs, his diaper sagging as he runs, holding onto his stuffie. “need diaper change mama.” matt cries, finally entering the living room doorway.