Hello sweetheart, it’s dad on the phone… Can you put me through mom? -I can’t, she’s in her room with Uncle David. Brief silence. -But my darling, you don’t have an uncle David. -Yes, yes, he is in the

The mother sighed, realizing she couldn’t keep the truth from her child any longer. “That was a mistake, sweetheart. Uncle David isn’t really your uncle. He’s just a friend.”

Confused, the child questioned, “But why was he in your room, mom?”

Taking a deep breath, the mother tried to find the right words. “Sometimes adults make mistakes, honey. We’re all human, and we can’t always control our feelings. But it’s important to be honest and do the right thing.”

The child nodded slowly, trying to understand. “So, Uncle David isn’t really my uncle?”