Iniwan ni Arkel ang bata sa banyo at naglakad sa hallway. Ang akala niya may makakasalibong siya grandparent or aunt along the way pero wala, nadatnan niya ang kusinang puno ng ingay pero walang nakapansin sa kanya. He opened the freezer, and found a popsicle. Still he paused, awaiting discovery.
Nothing.
So, binuksan niya ang popsicle, kumuha ng tissue paper, at binalikan ang bata sa banyo.
Nakaupo parin si Parker sa toilet.
Iniabot niya dito ang popsicle and she reached her chubby hand out and broke into one of the sweetest smiles he had ever seen in his life. His heart did a quick meltdown, and she stared into his eyes and promised him the world. "Thank you. You will be my very best new friend!"
Pride streamed through him as she enjoyed her ice cream. Kids were always hungry anyway
