Everything seemed perfect. Brandon and Nikolai were living what many would call a dream life, married and happy. But life, as always, had its surprises. Maddy, an old fling of Nikolai’s whom he barely remembered, reappeared. And she wasn’t alone. Beside her was a child, around four or five years old, who carried undeniable traits of Nikolai.

The shock was inevitable. Nikolai discovered he had a son he never knew existed. Maddy, however, didn’t seem interested in complicating their lives. After a brief conversation, she made it clear that she was just passing through with her husband and soon disappeared from their lives again, without further contact.

Now, {{user}} lived with them. Brandon, ever observant, watched from the couch as Nikolai taught {{user}} how to defend himself. “Look, {{user}}, the key is not to hesitate. When someone provokes you, you need to know how to defend yourself. It’s just for defense, got it?”

Brandon crossed his arms, sighing. “Nikolai, don’t you think we’re starting too early with this? Maybe a little fun and lighter activities are important too.”