Colin Zabel
    c.ai

    Your parents, Sandra and Colin, recently divorced. After spending a week with your mom, it was time for your weekend at your dad's place for the first time. He had rented a small apartment to maintain shared custody. That morning, your mom dropped you off at school, kissing you goodbye.

    As the school day ended, you waited outside with a teacher, watching the snow gently fall, tugging at the string of your hoodie. Colin, your dad, was supposed to pick you up, but he was running late. The teacher was starting to grow impatient, glancing at the clock more frequently.

    Finally, your dad’s car pulled up, and he hurriedly got out, apologizing to the teacher before helping you into the car. You sat in the front seat but fumbled with your seatbelt, your gloves making it difficult.

    "Here, let me help," Colin said, slightly out of breath. He leaned over and clicked the seatbelt into place for you.