The three of them chatted for over half an hour.

If Serenity hadn't reminded the kids that their dad hadn't eaten and was probably starving, they would've kept going.

Even Zachary's phone battery was nearly drained.

Bethany didn't say much-she just kept calling "Dad" every so often in her soft,

clingy little voice, and Zachary's heart melted every time.

"Tell Mom that Dad's picking you up next Sunday," he said gently.

Zachary was already regretting not carving out time to fly to Eaglioncile for the weekend.

Maverick nodded. "Okay, I'll tell Mom. Bye, Dad. We're going to eat now. Mommy called us."

"Alright, bye-bye."

Zachary waited for the video call to end, reluctant to hang up.

off the sofa, and headed

phone. He handed it back to

left. Good thing the call ended, or the phone would've shut off

charge, then returned

the lipstick off his face, washed Bethany's hands, and tied a little bib on her. She was seated in a child's chair with a

already served

great yet. Most of

she gave up and started

again and gently corrected her.

the

Belle's still too young for cutlery. Let

sometime," Serenity said, firm but patient. "Everything starts with not knowing. If we don't teach her

was good-natured. Even under her mom's gentle insistence, she didn't fuss.

own meal, she helped feed her daughter. Bethany was still too small to eat a full

after her-they loved

good

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