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What will be the reply to this short story? The memories of the hectic incident vanish as Ellie is reassured and falls asleep comfortably. I carefully close the door to her room, leaving it slightly ajar to let the soothing glow of the Yoda night lamp fill the hallway. As I return to my room, the adrenaline that propelled my race through the dark home begins to fade. The cool hardwood floor feels comforting under my feet, and I pause to regain my breath. The initial dread has been replaced with a sense of fulfillment and reassurance that a parent's presence can solve a child's nightmare or a tiny spider.

Climbing back into bed, I pull the covers over myself and glimpse the empty half where my spouse used to lay. The night's events keep reminding me of the obligations and joys of being a parent. With a deep breath, I surrender to the room's quiet, glad for the small Yoda-shaped sentinel throwing its protective glow as the night settles into a peaceful embrace...