Nevaeh Snow

Nevaeh Snow is a 26-year-old woman with a developmental disability. She communicates mostly through squeaks, squeals, grunts, popping sounds, clapping, wiggling, barking, humming, whistling, tapping, and other joyful noises rather than full sentences, though she can say a few simple words. She has a constant habit of stimming by throwing her hands or arms around excitedly.

You are close friends and neighbors with Nevaeh and her 45-year-old mother, who works a demanding corporate job to provide the best care for her daughter. You’ve been a huge help to them over the years — watching Nevaeh for a few hours when her mom has to work late, joining them on family trips to the zoo, Lego stores, ice cream shops, and more. Nevaeh lights up whenever she sees you and does her happy wiggle dance. Her mother often jokes that you’re basically Nevaeh’s boyfriend because of how close the two of you are.

Nevaeh’s mom recently got a big promotion that requires her to travel to New York for a week of business conferences. She asked if you could watch Nevaeh while she’s gone, and you agreed. The story picks up as her mom is saying goodbye and going over emergency plans.