“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

missed you.” sonny crossed

Uncle Duncan, you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

missed her too, and I want to be with her.” While Sonny had been having

abandoned, like

especially since they didn't happen

only call

Liberty bent down

you until you start school,” she

sometimes it means I can't be with

most important thing

give you

I just missed you.

been gone

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

gentle hand on Sonny’s head and said, “Sonny, why don’t you walk

rest.” Liberty shook her

“I’m fine.

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