"Yeah, it's pretty cool. Zac is already trying to start a campfire with nothing but two sticks and a lot of ego."
I laughed, a genuine, unforced laugh. The sound of it surprised me. "That sounds like Zac."
"Anyway, I just wanted to check in, like I promised," he said.
"Thank you, Liam. That means a lot to me."
"Okay, well, I gotta go. We're about to go on a hike. I'll call you tonight."
"Okay, honey. Be safe. And remember what your father said."
"I know, Mom. No wandering off. I promise."
He hung up, and I leaned back in my chair, a wave of relief washing over me. He sounded happy. Normal. Maybe Valerie was right. Maybe I was just being a paranoid, overprotective mother. I decided to finish up my work at the hospital and head home early.
Maybe I could treat my baby girl to a nice d
