His name was Travis, a watchman on a large estate. He explained that he and Linda had been together before she returned to me, and he hadn’t known about Peter until recently. He also shared that Peter was ill and needed treatment.When I saw Peter, he ran to Travis; they’d already formed a bond. I set aside my shock and helped with the medical costs, because Peter’s well-being mattered most. The next day, as I prepared to return to Alaska for a stable office job with the company, Travis asked if he and Peter could come with me to start fresh. I said yes. We left together—an unexpected, blended family—ready to build a steady life for Peter.