"Not at school," Henry answered.

The other kids looked confused, and the teachers glanced at each other. "Who's 'Not'?" someone asked.

"Not' is Daddy's and my big treasure," Henry explained, as if it were obvious. "I'm Daddy and Not's little treasure."

One of the teachers who helped with pick-up finally caught on. "Henry, is 'Not' your mom?"

Henry nodded earnestly. "My mom is super tough in a fight."

The teacher couldn't help but laugh, and soon all the kids started chattering about their own parents.

The teachers, now curious, turned to Henry again. "Henry, is 'Not' a college professor?"

Henry frowned, suddenly protective. "Not is mine, not yours. My mom is a student. Daddy says someday Mom will be a gardener too."

The things kids say always gave the teachers a good chuckle, but before they could ask more, Henry's smartwatch rang.

into the watch. "I finished lunch-sweetie ate a lot. I didn't cry, but I miss Cooper!" He pressed his tiny wrist to his ear,

to scoop up Henry from the Cedillo family, but he was firm: no strangers allowed,

be good.

every bit the busy little executive, his toddler schedule packed with important 'calls.' While other kids were still sniffling for home, Henry was

lunch, didn't cry, and misses you!" He took all the


first day-they were all holding back. But by

quiet sniffles still floated through the room. Henry lay

was for resting. If you needed anything, just raise

too nervous to say a word. Not

came over and whispered, "What's

I go outside and

sleep?" the

he answered

the clock at her school, refreshing her phone to see if

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