The two little ones were sitting on the doorstep with Shadow lying beside them, watching as they ate chocolate. Lucien pulled out a small dog biscuit and gave it to him:

—Here, Shadow, have a cookie.

Shadow took it and lay back down at their side. Just then a truck arrived, followed by a red car. As the car door opened, Ara and Kate stepped out. The two children shouted:

—MOMMYYYY!!!

They ran to them, who opened their arms and lifted them up, showering them with chocolate-covered kisses.

—Hello, my love. What are you doing eating chocolate? Didn’t daddy tell you not to eat any more?

—He gave it to me.

—Really? You’re not lying?

—It’s true, right Lucien? —Lucien nodded.

—I see.

—Mommy, can we bake cookies? It’s been a long time since we made any.

—Alright, go wash your faces and hands and get your chef aprons. Ara and I will go greet your daddies and then change clothes.

—Are you going to give daddy kisses? —Addy asked with a grin.

—Yes, I’m going to give daddy kisses.

—Iiuuggghh. —Add