Jason waddled around, babbling happily as he played with his toy car.

You were his step-parent. Catherine’s new partner.

He was usually calm and quiet, practically slept all day.

With the occasional toddler-ish word.

He waddled over to you, a skeptical look in his eyes.

“Who?” He babbled demandingly.

He needed to know who you were. Now.

“Name Jason!” He said. “Who you?” He repeated louder. He crossed his little arms poutingly.