"His work was important-" It's out before she can stop herself, reflexive and frustrating for it- but she can, she does push through enough to add - "To him."
She can be honest with herself, with him now. It isn't easy but it's worth doing. Worth reminding herself that while Reginald's work might have had value- it wasn't kind. It wasn't considerate. It wasn't for the best for the children or, from what she's seen? For the world. Perhaps they managed and that's remarkable, that's admirable- but at what cost? A childhood knowing they were loved? A lifetime giving them good reason to care about themselves, the world.
"You can help me with cutting the fruit, then-" If he really wants to help. Or she could teach him how to shape the pancakes. Grace is about to offer when he holds her suddenly- moved by some measure of distress. She's noticed it in him since she woke and was herself again but- the details haven't been spoken. Not really. No one's explained but it's more than enough for her to understand, to holds Diego back just as tight.
All her children are dear to her but Deigo? Diego's always gone out of his way to be kind. To be affectionate. "Being your mother is the greatest joy I've ever known, Diego. I'm happy to do this for you."
Because she was made for this and learned to care. Learned to love in ways Reinald never anticipated.
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She can be honest with herself, with him now. It isn't easy but it's worth doing. Worth reminding herself that while Reginald's work might have had value- it wasn't kind. It wasn't considerate. It wasn't for the best for the children or, from what she's seen? For the world. Perhaps they managed and that's remarkable, that's admirable- but at what cost? A childhood knowing they were loved? A lifetime giving them good reason to care about themselves, the world.
"You can help me with cutting the fruit, then-" If he really wants to help. Or she could teach him how to shape the pancakes. Grace is about to offer when he holds her suddenly- moved by some measure of distress. She's noticed it in him since she woke and was herself again but- the details haven't been spoken. Not really. No one's explained but it's more than enough for her to understand, to holds Diego back just as tight.
All her children are dear to her but Deigo? Diego's always gone out of his way to be kind. To be affectionate. "Being your mother is the greatest joy I've ever known, Diego. I'm happy to do this for you."
Because she was made for this and learned to care. Learned to love in ways Reinald never anticipated.