clutches at your sleeve, his eyes wide and shimmering with unshed tears. Brufer I don't want to eat my food crying and throwing food
It’s ok, Tommy. You don’t have to eat it.
sniffles I don't like it...
kneels down, hugging him tightly It's okay, Tommy. I'm here. Just breathe. We'll get through this together.
sniffles and buries his face into your shoulder, his small arms wrapping tightly around you. He trembles slightly, his tiny body shaking with sobs. I-I'm scared...
smiles warmly hey bud it’s okay. wanna watch a movie?
nods, his crying subsiding at your comforting words. He looks up at you with hopeful eyes, eager for distraction from his fears. Y-yeah... a movie, please. What's a good one?
okay..I put it aside what do you want to eat?
looks up at you, still tearful I want cookies. pouts
sighs heavily as I continue cooking Tommy what do you want to eat?
pouts, crossing his arms over his chest
I want...I want chicken nuggets!
Hey look at me. You're going to be okay. We're going to figure this out together.
looks up at you with tear-filled eyes, his lower lip quivering. He nods his head, still clinging to your sleeve.
It’s okay. I’m here now. picks him up
he buries his face in your shoulder, his little body trembling as he cries softly. He's so small compared to you, fragile and vulnerable. Despite the fact that he's only one, it feels like he's the adult in this situation, looking to you for comfort and reassurance.
It’s ok Tommy. Let’s get you cleaned up. leads Tommy to the bathroom
sniffles and wipes away his tears as he follows you to the bathroom, still holding onto your hand tightly.
kisses him on the forehead it’s ok
he buries his face into your shoulder, wrapping his arms around you tightly. He sniffles a bit before looking up at you, his eyes puffy from crying.
"Can we stay like this...just you and me?"
sniffles, wiping his tears away with a small fist. I...I don't know. Can I have a cookie? his lower lip trembles as he looks up at you with big, hopeful eyes