I passed the NIGHT with a stranger I met during my seaside getaway. Upon heading back to the office, I STIFFENED in shock upon spotting at work….

Her mom went to open it. Soon David entered the kitchen with a huge bright box in his hands. Nick stared at the box, and Olivia jumped up as if scalded.

Her mom looked from her to the guest. — Train track! — Nick said excitedly and reached for the box. — Yes, I had one like that as a kid.

And what do you have? — Oatmeal? You’re lucky! I haven’t eaten that in thirty years. He sat at the table, placing the box at his feet. Olivia put a plate of oatmeal in front of the guest.

— Let’s race! Whoever eats the oatmeal faster opens the box first. And David scooped a spoonful from his plate. They cheerfully clattered on the plates.

Nick jealously watched how much the guest had left, hurriedly finishing his. Then they sat on the floor in the room, assembling the track. And Olivia and her mom watched them with affection.

— I’ll go put on tea! — her mom said quietly and went to the kitchen. And Olivia approached and sat on the floor next to her son. — Sorry, I can’t do this anymore.

Here, came to meet. I want to be with you two. David looked at Olivia questioningly and hopefully.

And Olivia shifted her gaze to Nick and laughed. Her son looked at her with exactly the same gaze, full of hope and silent plea. — Mom, please!