The sun was warm and shining bright. Dante sat on a park bench, watching Dantr run across the grass. She laughed happily as she chased a butterfly. Her small legs running fast and her long chestnut hair flowing wildly behind her.Dante smiled. It was so good to see her happy. After everything she had been through, she deserved this.Dausy stopped running and looked around. Then her face changed.Dante followed her gaze to see Clara standing at the edge of the park. She wore a simple dress without makeup and her hands were clasped in front of her. She looked nervous and scared.Daisy stood up and moved quickly. She ran to Dante and hid behind him and gripped his jacket with her small hands. “It is okay,” Dante said softly. “She is not going to hurt you.”Daisy did not answer. She just held on to his leg tighter.Clara walked toward them slowly. Carefully. Like she was approaching a wild animal. Then she stopped a few feet away.“Daisy.” She said in a soft shaky manner. “Baby, it’s me.

Dante walked through the familiar corridors of the children’s hospital. The smell of antiseptic. The quiet beeping of machines and the soft footsteps of nurses, all brought back memories.He carried a bottle of wine in one hand as a small gift for an old friend.He reached Dr. Alice’s office and knocked lightly.“Come in,” her voice called from the inside.He opened the door to see Dr. Alice sitting behind her desk, surrounded by stacks of files. She looked up and smiled widely as she saw me.“Dante!” She said in surprise and stood up quickly. “What a surprise!”Dante smiled. “I can come back later. You look busy.”“Nonsense.” She waved him in. “Sit. Come sit. These files can wait. They have been waiting all week.”Dante walked in and placed the wine on her desk. “For you. To say thank you. For everything.”Dr. Alice picked up the bottle and examined it. “French. Expensive.” She grinned. “You should not have. But I am glad you did.”They both sat down.Dr. Alice leaned forward and sai