A chance

Alexander and Kate chuckled at Sebastian's statement, feeling a sense of relief that the tension had been broken. They both knew that Sebastian had been through a lot not having his both parents together as he grew, and they didn't want to make things any more difficult for him.

"Sorry about that, buddy," Alexander said, ruffling Sebastian's hair affectionately. "We didn't mean to keep you waiting."

Sebastian smiled, feeling a sense of warmth at his Dad's gesture. For the first time in a long time, he felt like his family was coming back together, and it gave him hope for the future.

Kate rose from the bed and flashed an awkward smile at Sebastian who returned the gesture. She made her way to the kitchen and retrieved the prepared meal, consisting of fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon. As Alexander and Sebastian took their seats at the dining table, Kate served them a delicious meal. They ate in silence for a few moments until Alexander broke it with a compliment for Kate's cooking skil