A Moment Alone

Cora was on the nursery floor, playing with an active Stella who looked refreshed after her afternoon nap. Cora had her back to the door and didn’t see him at first. In fact, it was Stella who alerted her to his presence. The little girl saw him hovering in the doorway, and her whole face lit up as she squealed excitedly.

“Daddy!” She toddled toward him, her chubby arms outstretched. Dom smiled at