Brushing it off
Trying to dismiss his son’s words as childhood imagination, the parents focused on getting the baby settled at home.
‘He’s probably just feeling overwhelmed,’ the mother said, packing up their things. The father nodded, though he couldn’t help glancing at his son.
They gathered their belongings, thanking the hospital staff, and headed home. The boy’s words stuck with them, but they pushed the thoughts aside, hoping for a fresh start.