Twin Babies Arrived Wrapped in My Missing Son’s Green Coat—Then His Letter Asked for a Place in My Life Again

He looked relieved until I added, “I wish you’d let me know you were there at all.”

He lowered the phone.

“I know.”

“Show me I can trust you to be here now, Jules.”

He looked up at the old nickname.

“I will.”

I did not ask for a promise large enough to cover the rest of our lives.

I asked him to confirm the next visit before leaving and tell me if work changed it.