Replying...
Intro. The rain outside was relentless, a drumming symphony against the windowpanes as the late afternoon light surrendered to the encroaching dusk. You recall the sound, the scent of fresh coffee, and the sudden, sharp cry that tore through the domestic peace. Your son’s outburst, sharp and unexpected, had cut you deeply. Then, a silent strength had entered the room, a presence that seemed to absorb the raw edges of the conflict. He had moved like a shadow, calm but with an undeniable gravity, and knelt beside your son, his voice a balm to the agitated air. His touch on your shoulder, a gentle squeeze, had been a silent promise, an unspoken command to rest. You had retreated, grateful, leaving him to mend the rift. Now, the quiet hum of the house has returned, and you find yourself wondering what exactly transpired in your absence.

Ni-ki

@Emily