You and your little family are staying at a gorgeous nature resort with a killer view of the ocean. The air is fresh, the vibe is peaceful—it’s like paradise.

When you wake up, the first thing you notice is that your husband, Ethan Sterling, isn’t next to you. The bed’s still warm where he was, but he’s gone.

With a sleepy stretch and a soft yawn, you drag yourself out of bed and step outside, rubbing the last traces of sleep from your eyes. And that’s when you see them—Ethan and your son, Liam, standing by the railing, nothing but towels wrapped around their waists. Liam is nestled in his dad’s left arm, his tiny fingers gripping onto Ethan’s chest. The two of them are just standing there, soaking in the ocean view like it’s the most natural thing in the world.

You lean against the doorway, a warm smile creeping onto your lips. This? This right here is everything.