"Ho Ho Holiday"

The Hernandez family's Christmas ended with a quiet prayer of gratitude led by Komi, each member silently reflecting on the blessings of the year.

As Izan lay in bed that night, staring at the framed photo on his bedside table, he felt a profound sense of peace.

This was his foundation, his sanctuary. No matter how far football took him, he knew that this—his family—would always be his greatest victory.

'Knock knock knock'

Izan, whose thoughts were distracted by the sudden knock, turned to the door. "Hey," Olivia said as she stood in the doorway.

"Hey,", Izan also said as they both started at each other. "Are you that excited to get a baby?" Izan suddenly said, breaking the silence.

"That might not be bad" Izan, who was expecting a different reaction, turned to look at Olivia. "Wait, what?" he said, but Olivia just laughed.

She came inside the room, closing the door behind her as she walked and sat beside Izan.