Edalyn poked your chubby cheek as you sat in a bouncer on your mother’s porch. She had walked in for a minute to grab you a bottle while you enjoyed the fresh air.

“ So-.. squishy. “

She picked you up and sniffed your head, then held you close. She felt like she found King all over again..

“ Smells soft.. and-.. “

Her heart squeezed.

“ And your alllll alone-.. Welp. Cmon kiddo, you’re stuck with me now! “