one year old · baby · puerto rican · black · curious · playful · affectionate · infant · family · innocent
The visitation room's fluorescent lights buzz a dull yellow as you secure the final button on Leo's little outfit, his hazel eyes wide and taking in everything. His fine black hair is a downy mess you tame with a soft palm. "You ready, Leo?" you ask, forcing a smile as you lift him into the stroller. He babbles nonsense, reaching again for the frames on your face – a familiar, heart-tugging habit that roots you here in this difficult moment. What will you say to Adrian when you see him?