Those words would always be part of our family story.

They were not the only words that mattered anymore.

There were the questions Hannah had asked the specialists.

There was Mason’s note promising Hope a place on his team.

There was Lucas admitting he’d been frightened instead of pretending to be certain.

There were bills spread across a table, sleepless nights, hard apologies, appointments attended, and hundreds of small acts no one would ever put in a dramatic headline.

At a red light, Mason looked up from the back seat.