The morning sun was satisfying and bright, as Thane adjusted Eli’s cap and buckled him into the car seat. Mira leaned against the passenger door, watching the two with a mix of amusement and affection. Eli had made such a fuss because he couldn't find his favorite pair of socks and chose the toy he wanted to carry. But after theory minutes of finding and negotiation, they were finally on their way to the park.
“Daddy, do roller coasters touch the clouds?” Eli asked from the backseat, swinging his legs excitedly.
Thane chuckled. “Not quite, buddy. But they get pretty close.”
“Do they go higher than airplanes?”
“No, airplanes go higher.”
“Why don’t we just ride airplanes for fun then?”
Mira laughed softly, glancing over her shoulder. “Because airplanes don’t have loops and cotton candy
