Always follows a little boy who, after a traumatic event, is worried if his mother will always be there. The mother's soothing words help comfort the little boy back to sleep. The story in Always was inspired by A.E. Lee's nightly talks with her young children after a domestic disturbance they witnessed between their father and the author. The reassurance of this story helped the children immeasurably and continues as they navigate the aftermath of a traumatic incident.