He did. I hope he at least had the support of friends, though. It seems terribly sad to have a child and no one to help.

[Her father's stories hint at how small children were raised but it's not exactly a complete picture. The Yeerks kept kawatnoj penned with some caretakers making sure they exercised and were fed and watered, and the free Hork-Bajir pool their resources. A new-free isn't always able to care for a new child.]

You don't remember?