"I love them." Amélie replied automatically. "And I did have this instant bond with my mother, both in the future and here, at least until she disappeared. It's more complicated with my Dad. He's great, but now and then he acts oddly. Or embarrasses me. I don't think it's intentional." A voice told her that it was on purpose and Amélie's eyes darted to the left for a second, following the sound only she could hear.