By the morning, an excited family loaded their suitcases into a 4x4 jeep and embarked on their journey.
"Dad, let's play 'I Spy."
"I don't know that game."
"I can teach you."
"Perfect, let's play."
They played for most of the way. Bruno wanted his son to enjoy being a child, of course, he wanted him to be educated, but without losing the essence of his childhood.
Nicole listened to them, feeling happy about their interaction. Bruno was slowly regaining her affection, and that dormant love was gaining strength again. After a while, Santi fell asleep.
"You haven't told us where we're going."
"We're going to the Catskill Mountains region. You'll love it. Right now, in autumn, it dresses up in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors. The changing hues of the tree leaves shift from green to orange, red, and yellow, only to later transform into a golden brown. Trust me, it's something worth seeing."
Nicole watched him attentively, seeing how excited he was about this trip.
