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Marcus quickly hugs Aiden, and they have a bro moment while I stare at them, unsure of what to do. That is when his mother comes forward and hugs me.

I feel overwhelmed and stocked with love. It's been so long since I last felt the motherly touch, the motherly warmth. So long since I last had someone hug me with so much love.

I hug her back, as tight as I can.

She is crying.

I start to cry too.