Henry really did want to hold Milka's hand as they walked, but just then Mars showed up to pick everyone up. “Hey, look at my godson! Finally growing up, huh? Come on, let's get you home to your godparents.”

They were almost in the car when Henry suddenly turned and broke into a run back to his mom, wrapping himself around Mia's leg and refusing to let go. His jacket dangled from one shoulder, zipper wide open. He choked out, "Mommy, don't leave me behind!"

Mia, used to Henry's clinginess, didn't disappoint. She scooped him up into her arms. “Alright, enough with the drama. Mommy loves you. You'll always be my little boy."

Henry twisted his face up for a kiss, so Mia planted one on his cheek, and he immediately leaned in to kiss her back.

Mars laughed and scooped up his god-nephew. "Come here, sweetie, give your uncle a hug."

Wayne eyed Mars warily—he didn't really know him. After a moment in Mars's arms, Wayne started to squirm, reaching for his mom, his one true lifeline.

The rain had finally let up, but the sky was still draped in heavy gray clouds.

following her brother's instructions, slowly backed the car

cheek. He was all calm and quiet—a real little angel. Only when Henry was with Molly did he ever

“He takes after his dad, you know. Tiger cubs get their wild side

famously adorable Henry. "Well,

wondered why Andre's son was so soft and endearing,

a sweet, gentle

thought she was beautiful. Women thought she was cute. The older folks


then, Mia was still holding Henry, bargaining with him, "How about we don't upset

into the back seat. "You two head home, too. Milka, don't

gave her a big thumbs-up

piled in with them,

around Milka's shoulders.

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