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BENJAMIN
It was clear to me that Kurt needed the healing power only possessed by a charming three-year-old boy. When Evan saw Kurt, his face slowly stretched into a wide grin of recognition, then he practically hurled himself at Kurt. Kurt scooped him up with ease, and I anticipated a twinge of his shoulder, but the stiffness that had been there the day before seemed to have disappeared. Evan curled against Kurt's chest, his smile unabated. Kit slipped out with Aspen, saying they were going to grab a snack.
The only thing marring this beautiful moment was my memory of Evan's voice, chattering away about everything and anything. He'd been silent ever since the fire, and Meredith assured me that time would heal whatever was blocking him.
I wondered what Kurt had been like as a little
