“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.

here, let me hug

you.” sonny crossed his

you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

her.” While Sonny had been having fun while Liberty was away, seeing her now brought all his feelings rushing

like she’d

weren't the same, especially since they didn't happen every

or could only call late at

sadness, Liberty bent down and lifted

until you start school,” she assured

it means I can't be with you as

important thing to

is to give you a better life.” sonny returned the kiss

I just missed you.

gone

you're here, I feel like crying.” Liberty held him close, letting him settle against

on Sonny’s head and said, “Sonny, why don’t you walk for a bit?

Liberty shook her head,

“I’m fine.

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