"I'm sincere." Nicole looked up at Gale and asked, "Right, Mommy? Daddy must be thinking the same!"

Gale nodded and said, "Yes, we welcome Joshua back to the family. He's our bravest little man, and this family wouldn't be complete without him."

Nicole's words almost brought Joshua to tears.

Gale noticed that and thought she had messed up. Joshua's return to the family was significant. He, too, was a child longing for attention, love, and warmth!

"When he is discharged, we'll have a party at