Brushing it off
Trying to ignore his son’s statements as youthful fantasy, the parents concentrated on getting the infant established at home. ‘He’s probably just feeling overwhelmed,’ the mother remarked, gathering their belongings. The father nodded, but he couldn’t stop looking at his son. They packed their belongings, thanked the medical staff, and went home. The boy’s remarks stayed with them, but they pushed them away, hoping for a new beginning.
Brushing It Off
Nagging feeling
Despite their efforts to move on, the father’s thoughts kept coming back to his son’s bizarre revelation. As they settled the infant into her new crib, he became increasingly suspicious. ‘It’s just nerves,’ he reminded himself, but the bad feeling persisted. He looked at his son, who was standing a few steps away, still bearing that serious expression on his face.
Nagging Feeling
