“I wanted Lucy to be included. I wanted to show her how much she means to me, and that just because we might be different in a few ways, it doesn’t make her any less special,” I say and sign, and Madeline cries again. Should I show him his surprise? Lucy asks, and I laugh. “You might need to, kid. Your mom has the waterworks going over here.” “Shut up.” Madeline smacks my arm then helps Lucy stand.

