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after dinner; what’s the difference?” said Mauricio and Felipe nodded vigorously, showing his excitement.

  “Ice cream is one of those things that makes you feel like anything is possible,” Felipe stated, with a serious face.

  “And why is that?”

  “Because if they can make any fruit taste delicious, then anything is possible!”

  Father and son exploded in laughter one more time.

  Ice cream was one of the few things that kept Felipe quiet and busy, and while he was devouring his chocolate and pineapple ice cream, Mauricio looked at him closely. In another quick flashback, he remembered Felipe’s first smiles, his first steps, and then his first day at school. The journey hasn’t been easy, but worthwhile for sure.

  “Hey son, did you know that a hippo can run at 30 kilometers per hour and even faster?”

  “Of course I know that! You didn’t know it and I was the one who told you!”

  Mauricio chuckled.

  “Smart kid…”