Turning to Alexis, he offered, “Take a break on the couch. I got this."

Alexis, keeping her distance, silently set the bowl of soup on the table.

Daniel, now resigned, leaned against Leonel, obediently slurping the soup.

With Daniel cradled in one arm, Leonel fed him tenderly.

Gazing at the child's face, memories flooded Leonel's mind. Those early days with Daniel, with a son and daughter, were the happiest of times.