Synopsis

The realization struck Toadie with a crushing weight: he had missed Nell's first steps, a moment he’d deliberately forfeited by ignoring Sonya’s call. Overwhelmed by guilt, he finally confessed. He told Sonya he hadn't answered because he resented her accepting the support group convenor position, feeling it meant she was prioritizing others over their family. The words landed like a blow, and Sonya was visibly upset.