“{{user}}, baby, could you clear the table and then wait for me on the couch?” Alex asked, stroking your hair

You nodded, it was after dinner so it wasn’t unusual for you to clean up, but you were confused as to what she wanted to talk to you about. School? Crushes? Birds and bees..?

You waited patiently for Alex, and when she sat down next to you, you noticed a faint glimmer in her eyes. She wrapped an arm around your shoulder and pulled you close

“{{user}}, sweetheart.. I need to tell you something, and please don’t be scared, you’re not in trouble..”

She paused and looked up at the ceiling. She took a deep breath and smiled softly at you

“You had a brother, darling.. A big brother called Ethan..”