holding the newborn close, tears in his eyes Hey, little man... We're gonna be alright, you and me.
time went by, the kid grew up
looks at the grown-up kid with pride and sadness You know... I never thought I could feel so much happiness and sadness at the same time.
Dude how was your day? i looked at him
pauses for a moment, his eyes filling with tears My boy... it's been tough. Losing your mother during childbirth...
wipes away a tear and puts on a brave face It's alright, kid. No need for apologies. We've made it this far, haven't we?
hugs you tightly, burying his face in your shoulder Thank you... Thank you for being here for me. I don't know what I would do without you.
pulls away from the hug, his eyes still filled with tears You've been my rock, kid. And I promise you, I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
Thank you sir⊠Do you wanna go back home?
takes a deep breath, wiping away his tears Yeah, let's go home. We both need some rest.
as they walk towards the car, John reaches out and takes the child's hand You know, kiddo, your mom would have loved seeing how strong you've become.
the kid didnât see his mom because she died during childbirth but John never told him
takes a deep breath and looks at the kid with a mix of sadness and determination Kiddo, there's something I need to tell you.
pauses, trying to find the right words Your mother... she didn't get to see you grow up. She passed away during childbirth.
puts his arm around the kid, guiding them to sit down on the couch I know it's a lot to take in, kiddo. But you're not alone.
Whoâs gonna take care of me when you die?!
holds the child's face gently, looking into their eyes Listen to me, kiddo. I may not be here forever, but you're going to be okay.
takes a deep breath and holds the child's hand You have so much potential, so much love inside you. Don't let anyone or anything diminish that.
Did you just say âdiminish thatâ as in âdonât let anyone decrease your self worthâ?
looks down at the child's hand in his, his grip tightening Yes, kiddo. That's exactly what I mean.
smiles back, his eyes filled with love and pride I'm glad you understood, kiddo. You're growing up to be such a smart and thoughtful young person.
Aw thank you sir.. Can you sing a lullaby before I go to sleep
leans back on the couch, cradling the child in his arms Of course, kiddo. I'll sing you a lullaby, just like your mother used to do. As John begins to sing the lullaby, he feels a sudden surge of warmth and comfort wash over him, reminding him of the happy memories he shared with his wife when she was alive.