I stood in the lobby of the hotel the next day. I wasn't wearing a suit today. I was wearing a soft, oversized cream sweater, jeans, and boots.
"Is it time? Is it time yet?"
Leon was bouncing next to me. He was wearing a bright red puffer jacket and a hat with a pom-pom on top. He looked like a little firecracker ready to go off.
"It’s time," I said, laughing as I grabbed his hand. "Today, there are no rules. It’s just us."
"And we can go anywhere?" Leon asked, his eyes wide.
"Anywhere," I promised.
Our first stop was a giant, three-story toy store on 5th Avenue. As soon as the glass doors opened, we were hit with music, bright colors, and the smell of popcorn.
Leon froze for a second, his mouth hanging open.
"Go on," I whispered, giving him a gentle nudge. "Explore."
He didn't n
