“I told Mrs. Lewis not to worry about picking you up at the airport.

Zachary and I will come get you ourselves.” Serenity then turned, smiling warmly at Duncan in greeting.

Duncan, usually gruff and no-nonsense, looked noticeably softer.

Love had a way of changing people.

Liberty was finally back.

She set Sonny down gently.

Though he’d shed a few tears, Sonny still clung tightly to Liberty.

Even Duncan, standing close by, couldn't get him to let go.

All Duncan could do was reach out to gently stroke Sonny’s little face.

The boy pouted, clearly upset.

He looked up at Duncan and complained, “Uncle Duncan, you went to find Mom without waiting for me.” Duncan knelt down and said, “You told me you'd be playing for a while, so I thought I'd go ahead.

But now we're both back, aren't we? Next time, I'll make sure to ask you first, okay? Don't stay mad at me—I even bought you lots of new toys.

let me hug

missed you.” sonny crossed his arms,

Uncle Duncan, you didn’t miss

You only missed Mom.

been having fun while Liberty was away, seeing her now brought all

like

same, especially since

often too busy or could only call late at night, when Sonny

her son’s sadness, Liberty bent down and lifted him

with you until you start school,”

means I can't be with you as much as

you’re the most important thing to

you a better life.” sonny returned the kiss

I just missed you.

gone so

you, but now that you're here, I feel like crying.” Liberty held

head and said, “Sonny, why don’t you walk for a bit? Mom just got back, and she’s

rest.” Liberty shook her

“I’m fine.

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