Best Christmas

Tony knelt before Luca, his heart in his throat as he took in the sight of his son. The boy stared at him, his little face scrunching up in curiosity, trying to understand the weight of the moment. Tony felt a flood of emotions—relief, fear, hope, and guilt—all crashing together as he waited for Luca's response. His mind swirled with thoughts: Would Luca accept him? Would Olivia allow him to truly be a part of their lives?

Luca blinked at Tony, his big eyes reflecting a mix of confusion and wonder. "You're… my dad?" His voice was soft, hesitant, and innocent.

Tony swallowed hard and nodded, his voice thick with emotion. "Yeah, buddy. I'm your dad." He forced himself to stay still, waiting for Luca to process what that meant. He didn't want to scare him, didn't want to overwhelm him. All he wanted was to be present for this moment, one he had both longed for and feared for so long.