There's a long, slow blink before Eva snickers as she settles more. "Don't you know? Kids find all kinds of ways to make parent's lives hell after they can walk. But part of being a parent is being ready for that."

With scolding, hugs, reassurances, a listening ear. Ready to help, but also guiding. By the Four, she misses hers so much right now.

"You'll be a good dad."