“Hi, my baby,” she says as Henry draws up even with her. Henry’s jaw is tight, but it’s not anger, only fear. Alex can see on his face an expression he recognizes: Henry wondering if it’s safe to accept the love offered to him, and wanting desperately to take it regardless. He puts his arm around her, lets her kiss his cheek. “Mum, this is Alex,” Henry says, and adds, as if it’s not obvious, “my boyfriend.” She turns to Alex, and he’s honestly not sure what to expect, but she pulls him toward her and kisses his cheek too. “My Bea has told me what you’ve done for my son,” she says, her gaze
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Awwww my heart
