Alpha Orion
"Your sister has told me so much about you. My name is Malcolm."
Beau's head lifted, surprise flashing across his face. "That was our papa's name too."
Malcolm chuckled quietly, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he turned to Rey.
Rey's throat tightened. "Actually, Beau..." She hesitated, her eyes filling with tears. "He is our papa."
Beau blinked. Once. Twice. His lips parted as he stared between them.
"Papa's... alive?"
Rey nodded, fighting a sob. "He's alive, Beau. He's right here."