I watched my son in shock. Dylan walked beside Ronald, waving to the audience. My entire body was shaking, and I could feel myself sweating. I told myself it was something I could easily deny later. But then my little one looked at me, and without a microphone, he began shouting, "Surprise, Daddy!" He giggled as he addressed me.
The elders looked at me questioningly after witnessing the scene, and I shook my head.
"Wave at Mommy, Dylan!" Ronald called out, and I suddenly turned back to the situation. I was reaching my limit when Dylan clearly waved at Zoe and shouted, "Hi, Mommy!" Then he let go of Ronald's hand and ran to me. In that moment, I didn't think about Dylan's mental health; I leaned down, ready to tell him to get off the stage, but my mom stepped in front of me.
"Oh, this
