Autumn called Cole to let him know that Landon and Kristin had arrived, which prompted Cole to head back home.
In the living room, Estrella and Kristin were keeping Isaac entertained, while Cole and Landon took a stroll in the backyard.
Reflecting on the recent chaos, Cole sighed, “Landon, I'm really sorry for dragging Isaac and Estrella into this mess.”
Landon waved it off, “No need for apologies, mate. No one saw this coming, and it’s not your fault.”
Although Landon knew Cole and Autumn weren't to blame, he couldn’t shake the guilt and worry every time he remembered Isaac’s fever and Estrella’s terrified face. He often questioned his own decisions.
Turning to Cole, Landon asked, “How's Estrella holding up? She’s sharp and catches on quickly.”
Cole, hands clasped behind his back, replied, “I told her she's Hans and Paloma’s daughter. She's accepted it and is emotionally stable now.”
He added, “Estrella’s always been considerate. She’s been really supportive of her mom lately.”
“As long as she’s not upset,” Landon said calmly, walking beside Cole. “It’ll be a relief once Jason and she get their marriage sorted. It’ll put everyone at ease.”
Cole nodded, “We're all for it; it’s just a matter of when they decide to make it official.”
“Dad,” Jason greeted as he walked in, noticing Landon. “You’re here too.”
“Mm!” Landon acknowledged.
Soon after, Autumn called them in for dinner, and the trio headed inside.
During the meal, Isaac made sure to sit next to Estrella, continuously serving her food and urging his mom to eat more, which brought laughter to the table.
After dinner, the family chatted in the living room before Landon and Kristin decided it was time to leave. Estrella, along with Isaac, Cole, Autumn, and Jason, walked them out.
Noticing Jason wasn’t leaving with them, Kristin remarked with a smirk, “Jason, you’re getting too comfortable here. How long have you been staying?”
Jason, wrapping an arm around Estrella’s shoulder, replied, “I’m working for my wife now; she’s keeping me.”
Kristin rolled her eyes, “Your skin’s thicker than the walls at Estrella’s place.”
Autumn chuckled at the side.
Landon, looking earnestly at Estrella, said, “Estrella, think about bringing Isaac and Jason over to the old house to stay sometime.”
“Sure, Dad,” Estrella agreed, noticing the unspoken emotions in Landon's eyes.
“Isaac, say goodbye to your grandparents,” Estrella reminded Isaac as Landon and Kristin got into their car.
Isaac waved adorably, “Bye Grandpa, bye Grandma, see you tomorrow.”
Noticing Estrella’s presence, Jason quickly hung up and greeted, “All done?”
Estrella, drying her hair, casually responded, “Yep!” Her gaze drifted to Jason’s phone on the nightstand, curious about his abrupt end to the call.
Jason noticed and smiled, “Just asked Drew to check on something for me.”
Tossing her towel aside, Estrella smoothed her hair back but didn’t ask further. Tying her hair up, she said, “I visited Dad at the office today. He mentioned it's his classmate's kid. Suggested we should bring Isaac along for a visit to the cemetery sometime.”
After she finished, Jason gently pulled her into his arms by her wrist, cherishing the moment of holding her from behind. Resting his chin on her shoulder, he softly kissed her cheek, “Okay.”
Estrella turned to glance at him, “Something on your mind?”
“Nothing,” he replied, closing his eyes. “Just feeling grateful to be here with you and Isaac.”
Estrella leaned her head back onto his shoulder. She had intended to delve into a deeper conversation with Jason but decided against it.
Wrapped in Jason's embrace, Estrella mentioned, “Dad said we could go get our marriage license. He suggested we could take our time planning the wedding.”
Jason, still close, asked, “Did your dad ever tell you who your biological parents really are?”
At his question, Estrella turned to face him directly.

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