Emma, of course, was like a cat on hot bricks when she saw Bryan hurt. She had been helping out while Dr. Lee was dressing him. Grace had always thought that Emma and her two sons were separated from each other and not affectionate at all. She changed her mind again.

But on second thought, some parents do prefer one child over the other, especially the youngest. All five fingers have some long and short, and it's normal to treat them differently once in a while. Besides, Luis and Patrick are independent and don't need anyone to worry about them. Bryan, on the other hand, was like a grown-up child,...