Her gentle voice interrupted his thoughts.
It was starting to snow outside. She wondered where and how far he had gone on his solitary walk. The thought of it made her heart ache.
She touched his tiny hand. It was cold and clammy. Her heart ached as she covered it and rubbed it for him.
"Mommy." The boy smiled suddenly and turned to look at her.
She had never seen him smile so brightly and warmly. At least, he'd never had a bright smile since his return from Acklan Island.
She stroked his cheek gently. "Yes? What is it?"
The boy smiled. "Mommy, if I had a list of wishes, would you satisfy them all?"
"Wish list?" That surprised her. "Do you have a wish list?"
"Uh huh!" The boy nodded. "Yes! I have so many wishes. Will Mommy grant them?"
"If Mommy can make your wishes come true, Mommy will definitely do so."
