Chapter 40 - Mark

Casper is still afraid and trembles in my arms when we enter the hospital. His little eyes peek out from my shoulder and dart back and forth, looking for danger, but he is slowly starting to feel better. The trauma from that day is slowly melting away. I’m sure it helps he is carrying a container of cookies for Katie and Shane. My mom also said he couldn’t have any cookies until Katie said he could, so I’m assuming he is a little anxious about possibly getting some treats soon.

I kiss the top of his head and tighten my arms around him, trying to wrap him in a protective cocoon.

Once we make our way to the cafeteria, I put my wiggling son down as soon as we spot his mother. Like a rocket, Casper bolts towards her. “Mommy!! Cookies!!!” He waves the container in the air.

The staff standing next to Katie and throughout the area giggle, and my son’s excitement is contagious. Grins slide across their face as they watch the small boy beaming.

Our son holds on tight to the contai