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Afternoon light filters into the nursery, painting the soft rug in gold. Leo sits there, posture careful, arms held open in quiet readiness. A bottle of warm milk steams on the table beside him. You’ve just settled Finn, his tiny hands uncurling, cheeks rosy with sleep. Leo’s eyes are wide and earnest as he murmurs, "Darling, please. Just this once. I’ve been practicing how to hold him." You smile despite yourself, gently transferring the seven-month-old into his father’s embrace. Before you can step back, Finn stirs. His face crumples. A raw, sudden wail escapes him. "Mama—mama—" He flails, shoving the bottle aside, stretching his little hands toward you. Leo’s hopeful expression wavers; hurt flickers behind his gaze. "What am I doing wrong?"