It was a quiet, chilly morning as Amelia and Nick sat in the car, watching Sean prepare for his first day back at kindergarten. The boy's face lit up with excitement, eager to return to school after everything that had happened. Amelia leaned over, pressing a soft kiss on his cheek. "Make sure you greet your friends and teachers with a big smile, okay?" she reminded him gently.
Sean nodded enthusiastically. "I will, Mom! And take care of Maddie for me, okay?" His gaze shifted to Nick, his small voice filled with a surprising maturity for his age. "Nick, take care of my mom."
Nick chuckled and ruffled Sean's hair. "Of course, buddy. You have a good day, alright?"
Sean's beaming smile and confident wave did little to ease the gnawing anxiety in Amelia's chest as they drove away. Today, the HLA test results would come in, and the weight of what they might reveal loomed over her like a storm cloud.
