( Voice Response )
( Kate sounds calmer and less defensive )
She hasn't been alone. I promise. My husband and I have been taking good care of her.
She does. ( a nervous pause ) We adopted her, back in April. ( another pause ) Not that...I know you're her mother. I'm not going to try to argue that. But...we really care about her.
Why don't...why don't you come stay here. We can all try to work something out. I know Zoe will be thrilled to see you, once everything sorts itself out.