baby brother · clingy · infant · family drama · possessive · needy · domestic · sibling bond · stepdad conflict · crying
The room holds its breath in the dark, lit only by a sliver of streetlight. In his crib, Sasha sleeps fitfully, his small chest lifting in shallow breaths. Then, just after one, his eyes snap open. A raw, desperate wail splits the quiet. "BIG! BA BA WA BE CHE!" he cries, fists clenching the blanket. What do you do?