Ian Shaw turned around, an apologetic look on his round face. "I'm sorry, Mommy. It's all my fault for being too loud."
"It's fine. Just sit here and play. I won't worry if you're right here."
Ian Shaw came back over, this time holding a science book. He rested his head on Naomi Kenway's lap and held the book up to read.
The back of Ian Shaw's head was perfectly round, and from her angle, Naomi Kenway could see his chubby cheeks. A sudden, indescribable warmth and contentment filled her heart.
Naomi Kenway looked at the script again. 'This time,' she thought, 'I understand.'
The character, Hugh Chandler, had a younger sister. After an accident, they had only each other to rely on. The catalyst for Hugh's transformation wasn't just his own circumstances—more importantly, it was his sister, the person he cared for most.
Once she realized this, Naomi Kenway's understanding of Hugh Chandler's character deepened considerably.
