Ahhhh!!!

He tried not to breathe a sigh of relief, his momma believed him. He didn’t know if it would be a secret for long, but it would give him a chance to confront his brother first. He didn’t know why, but that was really important to him. “I don’t wanna turn into a bird momma. I promise I won't try to fly again.” it was an easy promise to give, even the thought of having distance between himself and the ground was enough to make him quesy. no thank you he would not be jumping off a cliff again.

A spiteful little part of him was very tempted at that moment to admit the truth, to tell her what had happened and see what she would do. But no, he would stick to his resolve. He buried his head so deep in his mother's coat he could barely breathe, holding tightly to her as though he was afraid she would let him go.