Diego climbed onto a chair and pointed at Dad. “I love you!” A spoon clinked against a bowl, and everyone looked up.
Dad opened his arms, but Diego darted behind the sofa. “Catch me!” he called. Dad reached around the cushions, and one pillow popped down with a soft poof.
Diego popped out and hugged Dad’s leg. Then he spotted the family and stretched both arms wide. “I love you, too!” A cushion slipped and bonked his head.
Dad lifted the cushion away. Diego grabbed his hand, and together they hurried toward the family as footsteps shuffled across the rug.
Diego reached everyone first and shouted, “Family hug!” The family gathered around Diego and Dad, squeezing close beneath the shining lamp.
Diego wiggled free, then jumped back into the middle of the hug. Everyone laughed as the sofa cushion slid over and landed on the pile like a funny hat.
Diego nestled between Dad and the family. “I love you,” he whispered, while warm hands held him close and happy giggles softened around the room.
Diego stayed in the family hug as Dad kissed his hair. The cushion rested on top of the hug, and everyone laughed together in their cozy home.