"Mum!" Eddy's little voice rang out with excitement as he ran over, grabbing my hand and dragging me to the patting zoo.
It was the happiest he had been since the kidnapping. He'd been with Dario a moment ago, zipping from one of us to the other.
Dario walked over with us and helped position Eddy sitting down with his arms out.
I may have then taken a million photos as he held the bunny, then a chicken, then a guinea pig.
His smile nearly breaking his face in two, making my chest tighten with happiness and relief as Dario kissed my temple.
We were all relieved. Relieved that Eddy was letting go and being a kid again. Letting go and having fun even if either Dario or I had to be close or within eyesight the whole time.
Alice was calm and gentle as she accommodated his little bou
