CHAPTER 33

"Lighter," Sarah said, searching for the right words. "Like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders."

Derrick chuckled. "Maybe it has. Being around these little guys is definitely a mood booster."

Sarah grinned and said, "Yeah, they really do have a way of making you forget about everything else."

Out of nowhere, Ethan yelled in frustration from the backseat. His face twisted in focus, he was pointing at the window.

"What is it, buddy?"" Sarah asked, turning around.

"Look!" Ethan shrieked, pointing at a large, fluffy cloud drifting across the sky.

A wave of amusement washed over Sarah and Derrick. "See," Sarah said, "the world is full of wonders for them."

They spent the next few minutes describing the clouds to Ethan, inventing fantastical shapes and stories. Leo, seemingly captivated by the conversation, started babbling excitedly, adding his own commentary to the narration.