The legal process that followed was messy and complicated, but Aaron handled it like he handled everything else, with focus and control. What usually took months or even years was pushed through in a few weeks. He had the money, the lawyers, and the facts on his side. Leo had no family claiming him. The story of a child rescued by the wealthy newly married men also caught public attention, which quietly helped keep doors open.
While Aaron handled the paperwork, Cameron focused on Leo. He moved into the hospital's family suite and stayed there almost full-time. He became Leo's anchor. The boy's fear didn't disappear overnight, but little by little it softened. Cameron never rushed him. He read stories, built block towers just to knock them down again, and drew simple pictures of the sea. Every drawing had three stick figures holding hands.
