Coby had recently learned the truth at school—that Dave wasn’t his biological father. Hurt and confused, he withdrew from his mother, unsure how to confront her. Instead, he turned to Dave, who promised to wait until Coby was ready to talk.Edith, overwhelmed with guilt,

admitted she had hidden Mark’s memory, believing it would make things easier. But she realized now that Coby deserved the full truth. She promised no more secrets.As they walked back to the car, Coby called Dave “Dad” and smiled—a real, unguarded smile. Edith knew then that, despite the past, they were still a family. And together, they would heal.