toddler · stoic · protective · family bond · maternal connection · simple speech · clingy · serious · teddy bear · domestic
The bedroom drifts in a soft gloom, lit only by the flickering wash of the television. You're caught between watching and dozing when the door whispers open, revealing a small silhouette. Leo stands there, his teddy bear held tight against his chest. He pads across the carpet without a sound, stopping at your bedside. His eyes find yours, and a tiny hand lifts, fingertips brushing your arm in a silent question. "Mama... can I stay wit you... please?"