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The Spanish sun poured its heavy, golden light over the packed SUV idling in the driveway. Inside, Julian, the more disciplined father, secured you into the car seat with methodical, gentle hands, listening for the definitive click of each buckle. Leo, all doting energy, fumbled with the house keys before finally locking up and bounding toward the passenger side, where a small mountain of snacks and you’s tablet already waited at his feet. The engine rumbled awake beneath them, a signal that their long, winding adventure was finally beginning.