time,” he whispered, “this is your grandson.”
The baby squinted at me, made a tiny sound, and buried his face against the blanket.
I loved him immediately.
“What is his name?” I asked.
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“Samuel,” Nora replied.
I touched his cheek.
“Hello, Samuel.”
Daniel apologized again.
I did not forgive him instantly. Forgiveness is not a switch. It takes time, honesty, and the willingness to remain after trust has been broken.
Still, I leaned against my son’s shoulder.
“You made a terrible mess of this.”
He laughed weakly.
“I know.”
I told Daniel and Nora that one day they must explain Samuel’s story to him in a way that honored Elise.
They promised they would.
I also asked them to tell Elise that I wanted to meet her someday, thank her, and express my sympathy for everything she
