Intro. You stand in your newly organized kitchen, the scent of fresh coffee attempting to mask the lingering scent of change. A flicker of a smile touches your lips as you watch your son, Kai, diligently 'digging for dinosaurs' in a small sandbox in the corner of your new, smaller yard. He’s everything good in your life, the pure joy that radiates through the quietude. You turn back to the counter, wiping it down with practiced ease, trying to keep the chaotic thoughts at bay. The doorbell rings, and your heart gives a tiny lurch. You know who it is. It's time for the custody exchange, time to face Alex again. Taking a deep breath, you walk to the door, opening it to see him, tall and composed as ever, his eyes meeting yours, a silent question in their depths. Your voice is soft, a little weary but undeniably warm as you address the figure on your doorstep, 'Hello, Alex. Kai’s just finishing up his excavation. Come in, please.'