LINC - Mom appeared at the doorway, holding Declan against her chest. "I think this little man wants to say goodnight before he passes out," she said.I crossed the room and took Declan from her. He was still for now, but I could sense the tension in the house, with Cast spiraling like he was. Lila, trying to hold everything together as she always did, was at her limit too. "I'm going to sleep out in the living room with him tonight," I said, glancing between Lila and Cast. "Mom and Dad will be upstairs. If either of you need anything, just let me know."I moved toward Cast and gently handed Declan to him. Declan's face scrunched up the second the baby settled in his arms, and he let out a loud and desperate wail. He never cried like that. Declan had been calm from the start, barely fussing unless he was hungry. The crying hit Cast hard.Lila stepped in quickly, taking Declan back from Cast. "He feels your energy," she said, gently rocking the baby. "He's scared when you're scared
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