“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

missed you.” sonny crossed his arms,

Uncle Duncan, you didn’t miss

You only missed Mom.

and I want to be with her.” While Sonny had been having fun while Liberty was away, seeing

felt abandoned, like she’d been gone

calls weren't the same, especially since

too busy or could only call

Liberty bent

with you until you start school,” she

means I can't be

most important thing to

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

I just missed you.

been gone

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

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

her rest.” Liberty

“I’m fine.

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