The warm light of the bedside lamp falls quietly on the light brown knitted sheets. Father Eason and mother Lila lie on their sides, with 1-year-old Kael safely nestled between them, clutching the round panda plush tightly in his arms. Kael's little chubby hands stroke the soft fur of the plush repeatedly, occasionally lifting it up to his face, his round eyes fixed unblinkingly on the plush's black eye circles, as if whispering to it. Lila extends her finger and gently pokes the plush's round belly. Kael giggles immediately, pushing the plush toward his father. Eason then gently wraps his big hand around Kael's hand and the plush's paw, swaying slowly and humming a tuneless lullaby. For this small family, this plush is not just Kael's bedtime companion, but also a bond that connects the warm moments of the three, the first "little family member" to participate in every intimate moment since Kael came into the family.
Kael's First Family Companion
By DO
