Sarah approached her, curiosity piqued by her presence and the baby's striking resemblance to Tommy. "Excuse me," Sarah whispered, trying to maintain a respectful tone, "how are you connected to Tommy's mother?" The woman hesitated before answering, her eyes darting between Sarah and the casket. Sarah's heart raced as she awaited a response, feeling that this woman and her baby held some unexplained connection to the unfolding mystery before them.