"UNCLE FELIX!!"
Maya's voice rang out like a bell as she spotted the tall man across the daycare room. Her little legs dashed forward as fast as they could go, her backpack bouncing behind her with every step. A few other kids paused their coloring or Lego building to watch, but Maya didn't care. She was already throwing herself into Felix's arms the moment he crouched down to catch her.
"There's my girl!" Felix laughed, lifting her up easily and giving her a big, warm hug. "And here's my favorite little guy," he added as Nathan quietly walked up beside him, holding his drawing book.
Nathan didn't shout like she did, but he smiled wide when Felix ruffled his hair.
Maya grinned so hard her cheeks hurt. "You came to get us again!"
"Of course I did, baby girl."
Maya leaned her head on his shoulder as he carried her with one arm and reached for Nathan's hand with the other. "Mommy said it's just until Jazz gets all better," she said. "Then she can pick us up again."
