“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

sonny crossed his

you

You only missed Mom.

been having fun

abandoned, like she’d been gone

same, especially since they didn't

could only call late at night,

sadness, Liberty bent down and lifted

until you start school,” she assured him, kissing

work hard, and sometimes it means I can't be with you

you’re the most important

I do is to give you a

I just missed you.

gone

here, I feel like crying.” Liberty

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

her rest.” Liberty shook

“I’m fine.

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