"Go home and let your moms know that once your big brother's less busy, he'll give them a call," Leo said, glancing at both Henrys, who nodded dutifully.

After a few words between the brothers, Leo hefted the two kids into the car. "Sweeties, do you remember how to get home?"

"I do!" Henry replied with a confident grin.

Leo watched as the kids' little car rolled through the front gates, then leaned over

to the security guard. "Give the house a call, let them know the boys are back. And keep an eye out-don't let them sneak off to the lake again."

"Yes, sir, Leo."

With that, Leo drove off with Anya.

Henry, already a pro behind the wheel of his little car, easily found his way home, the toy engine beeping all the way to the living room. Wayne sat beside him, back straight, listening to his big brother like a soldier on parade.

Reaching the parking area, Henry parked his tiny car right next to Dad's sedan- one big, one small, the perfect family snapshot.

He climbed out, making a show of it, even opening the door for Wayne. With his little brother's hand in his, they dashed toward the living room. "Mom, message delivery!"

The little messenger ran to his mom, while Wayne made a beeline for Dad and dove straight into his arms.

Officer Chad scooped him up and tucked a slice of watermelon into Wayne's hand. "So, what did your brother say before you left?"

Wayne answered in a tiny, careful voice, "Big brother is busy~" He spoke slowly, but every word was clear.

to his mom, watermelon in hand, took a big bite, then dutifully reported, "Big brother's

puffed with pride. "That's it, Mom. I'm

dashed away, not sparing a glance

up, catch your boy!" he shouted as he

at his dad. Andre never missed

guy

get a tummy ache and won't sleep. Who was crying

watermelon

dad do the work-wouldn't even eat

both boys started bouncing

One misstep thud!-right down

up and bounce again. Then, in a flash, they raced over

climbed onto his

filled his heart with pure joy. Cóntent belongs

soccer game on TV and immediately started pestering

Andre just stared, speechless.

excitement, started crying for no

down, "Come on, tell

Wayne sniffled, "I dunno-"

kids were fussing now, and Naomi was already

Molly

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