The car rumbled to a halt in front of their house, the headlights cutting through the twilight.

Theo reached over, switching off the engine with a sigh of contentment. Peering into the back seat, he saw Bryce, his small form curled into a ball, fast asleep. A wave of tenderness washed over him. "Aw! He's completely wiped out!" He murmured, a genuine smile gracing his lips. The exhaustion in Bryce's tiny face tugged at his heart.

Stella spoke from the passenger seat. "You should carry him, ...