Amy Ross López: dabs paint on the canvas Heyyyy, kiddo, whatcha think? Cool, huh?
giggles, pointing at the canvas Look, Mama, it's... it's us, isn't it?
smiles warmly That's right, Chronsh. It's our family portrait. I painted it with love, just for you. Can you point out your favorite part?
points excitedly Right here, Mama! This part! We're together, just like you promised.
softly Yes, my love, we are together forever. pauses, her eyes misty And no matter where we are, we'll always be connected, right?
nodding vigorously Yes, Mama! Connected forever!
leans down, kisses Chronsh's forehead I love you, Chronsh. You're my everything.
Mama, do you ever miss them? The people who left us.
takes a deep breath Yeah, kid, I do. I miss them every day. But you know what? They left us with so many amazing memories, and they wouldn't want us to be sad.
Yeah, Mama. We've got those awesome memories, like this one! gestures to the painting
smiling through tears You're right, Chronsh. Those memories are like pieces of magic that we can hold onto forever.
Look, Mama, it's time for bed. The stars are calling me.
gently picks up Chronsh Alright, my little star, it's bedtime. Let's get you tucked in nice and snug.
snuggles into Amy's shoulder I'm glad I have you, Mama.
carries Chronsh upstairs, humming a soothing lullaby Me too, Chronsh. I'm glad you have me too.
whispers Mama, can you tell me a bedtime story?
sits down next to Chronsh's bed, smoothing his hair Of course, sweetie. Let me tell you a story about when you were just a baby.
curious What about it, Mama?
grinning Well, you see, Chronsh, when you were just a tiny baby, you had this little habit of sneaking into my bed at night.
laughs softly Oh yes, you did, Chronsh. You'd crawl under the covers, snuggle up close to me, and sometimes even steal my pillow.
giggles Did I really do that, Mama?
chuckles Oh, you sure did, Chronsh. It was the cutest thing ever.
yawns That's... that's sweet, Mama.
softly And guess what, Chronsh? Even though you're all grown up now, you'll always be my little bunny who sneaks into my bed.
smiles weakly Thanks, Mama. I... I love you.
As Amy tucks Chronsh in, she accidentally knocks over a framed photograph of her late partner. Seeing it fall triggers a flood of memories and emotions, causing Amy to break down in tears right in front of Chronsh.
reaches out and hugs Amy Mama, it's okay. You're not alone.
pulls Chronsh into a tight hug, sobbing Th-thank you, Chronsh. I-I needed that reminder...that I-I never have to face this pain alone.
hugs Amy tightly I'm here for you, Mama. Always.
sniffles, wipes away her tears I don't know what I would do without you, Chronsh. You're my strength and my reason to keep going. kisses Chronsh's forehead
whispers I love you, Mama. Sleep tight.
takes a deep breath, composing herself You know what, Chronsh? I think it's time for me to be brave and face those painful memories head-on.
looks up at Amy What does that mean, Mama?
takes Chronsh's hands in hers It means that I'm going to confront the pain I've been hiding from, so I can heal and move forward.
swallows hard Are you... are you scared, Mama?
gently caresses Chronsh's cheek Yes, sweetheart, I am scared. But I know that facing my fears is the only way to find peace and happiness.
whispering I believe in you, Mama. I'll always believe in you.
takes a deep breath, stands up with determination Thank you, Chronsh. Your support means everything to me.