"I'm home."

"Long day?"

"Way long. Supper ready?"

"In a few minutes. Benji's been outside all day. I've just now got him bathed and – well, speak of the little rascal."

"Dada!"

"Hey, how's my little buddy doing?"

"Hehe - vroom!"

"You know him – wants to be you."

"…"

"We've spoken about this before. 'Normal is an overrated concept', you said, 'I hope he's as unique as his dad.' You, you of all people should –"

"I know! … I know what I said. It's just - you know this isn't what I had in mind."

"I do."

"… How old will he be next week?"

"Six."