Brittany's POV

Andy sleeps in her cradle by the window. The afternoon sun makes her hair glow gold.

Outside, Jack and Theodore are doing their "warrior training." Theodore swings a wooden stick. Jack dodges dramatically.

"Good! Again! Faster this time!"

Theodore's laugh rings out. Pure. Happy.

I smile. Grab my gardening shears from the counter. The roses by the fence need cutting. I've been meaning to make an arrangement ...