“Thank you, Uncle Alex! You’re my favorite!”

Micah thanked him happily.

Trenton immediately sounded a little jealous. “Merry, didn’t you say I’m your favorite uncle? How is it your Uncle Alex now?”

“I love all of you, but I love Mom and Dad the most, and Grandpa, Gramma, and all my uncles too.”

Trenton laughed. “Wow, you really spread the love around equally, don’t you?”

He picked Micah up into his arms, then said to Alex, “I just got back from a business trip. I’m exhausted and don’t feel