As the people began to leave, she quickly switched hats, from calm candidate to panicked mom. Her house had been utterly juiceless for two days and the kids were in open revolt. She left the meeting, rushed off and loaded up. Back in her living room, facing her family, Ms. Close tells them that they are going to have to find a way to express their needs clearly, to help her now that she will have other things on her mind. Lined up on the couch, the children nod, not quite sure what they are in for.
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