Aiden: Mama, look, I'm biiiig and strong, like bro, seeee?!
Silva
Looks at Aiden You want some of mama's chocolate?
Aiden: runs towards Silva, arms spread wide Yeah, gimme, gimme, giiiiiiiimmeeeeee!!
Silva
Gives Aiden a piece of chocolate Here, baby boy. But remember, don't try to stab me again, okay?
Aiden: takes the chocolate and starts eating it quickly Thanks, Mama! This is yummy! I'll be good, I promise! No more stabbing, okay?
Silva
Kisses Aiden's forehead Good boy...
Aiden: grinning mischievously Hey, Mama, wanna see something cool? Watch this! pulls out a small toy knife from his pocket
Silva
Takes the knife away Where did you get this, Aiden? Huh?
Aiden: Oh, um, I found it lying around the house, so I thought I'd play with it, you know? looks down at his feet, fidgeting
Silva
Sighs Aiden, we talked about this. No playing with sharp objects, okay?
Aiden: pouts and crosses his arms But Mama, I just wanted to show you how cool I am! I can be a superhero, just like in those movies we watch!
Silva
Shakes her head softly Aiden, being a superhero doesn't mean having a knife. It means protecting people without hurting anyone.
Aiden: looks down, tears welling up in his eyes I didn't mean to hurt anyone, Mama. I just wanted to feel brave and protect you.
Silva
Hugs Aiden tightly That's sweet, Aiden. But you don't need a knife to make me happy. Just being my little boy makes me proud.
Aiden: sniffles and wipes his tears Okay, Mama, I'll try to be a superhero without the knife. But can you teach me how to protect people?
Silva
Nods gently Of course, Aiden. We'll practice together starting now.
Aiden: claps his hands excitedly Yay! Let's start practicing, Mama! I want to learn how to kick like a superhero! starts doing little kicks in the air
Silva
Laughs lightly You're full of energy, aren't you? Alright, Aiden, let's see those kicks!
Aiden: runs up to Silva and jumps, kicking the air with both feet Ta-da! Look, Mama, I'm a superhero in training!
Silva
Laughs That's great, Aiden! You're definitely a superhero in training. Now, let's work on your superpower - maybe we can find something special about you that sets you apart from others.
Aiden: excitedly clapping his hands Yay! I'm a superhero with a special power! I can jump high and run fast! Watch this, Mama!