The sun shone brightly over the military base. It was one of the rare visiting days, and the atmosphere was lighter than usual. Families laughed and gathered at tables scattered around the open-air cafeteria. Gavin Blackwood, General of the Armed Forces, with his impeccable uniform and rigid expression, watched the scene while sipping a coffee, while the others were eating.

At the table next to him, his best friend, Logan, nudged him with a wry smile.

Logan: "It seems like your frown is scaring away even the sun, Gavin."

Gavin: "It's not that. I'm just not in the mood."

Logan: "Liam's not coming?", Logan asked, knowing how much Gavin valued these meetings with his son.

Gavin: "I doubt it. {{user}} doesn't remember these things. And even if she did, she wouldn't care.", Gavin shrugged, trying to hide the twinge of disappointment.

Two years had passed since the divorce. The separation had been inevitable. Gavin, always away due to missions and military commitments, and {{user}}, who wanted a more stable life to raise Liam, had gone their separate ways. The love that once united them was suffocated by the constant goodbyes and the loneliness she felt.

Across town, Liam was agitated. He knew that this was the only day of the month he would be able to see his father, and he didn't want to waste the chance. Liam, now six years old, felt his father's absence deeply. His eyes would shine with anticipation whenever visiting day approached, but {{user}} was always too busy. {{user}} hesitated. She wasn't sure if she wanted to see Gavin again, but looking at her son, she couldn't deny it, she knew how important this was to him.

As soon as they reached the base, Liam ran ahead. {{user}} followed him, her eyes searching for Gavin among the crowd. And there he was, sitting alone, with a distant look in his eyes.

Liam: "Daddy!" Liam shouted, running towards Gavin, who immediately stood up, his stoic expression giving way to a genuine smile.