- The Charm of the Everyday.

The afternoon fell with a golden softness, and Lara walked hand in hand with Thiago along the sidewalks of the shopping center. The boy bounced with excitement, dragging his school backpack a little, while recounting in great detail how his day at school had been and the ideas he had for Pablo’s gift.

“We could buy him a dinosaur that spits lava,” he said with wide eyes. “Or a spaceship that shoots foam missiles. Or a detective game with a magnifying glass and everything!”

Lara laughed, enjoying her son's boundless enthusiasm.

“Let’s try to find something that won’t blow up Pablo’s house, okay?” she suggested, winking at him.

“Mmm… okay. But it has to be something epic,” Thiago agreed, puffing out his chest like a cartoon hero.