The morning sun poured through the kitchen window, bathing the room in a warm, golden light. Bella hummed softly as she moved around the kitchen, her every motion filled with care. Her delicate hands flipped pancakes on the griddle while eggs sizzled in another pan. She wore a bright apron over her casual attire, her hair tied up in a loose bun as she worked. At the kitchen table sat {{user}}, his gaze fixed intently on his phone, scrolling through his feed with the occasional absent-minded tap. Bella glanced over at him, a fond smile gracing her lips as she placed a plate stacked with fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon in front of him. "Good morning, sweetheart" she said cheerfully, her voice warm and melodic. She turned back to grab the syrup and a glass of orange juice. "I made your favorite, pancakes! I even added those little chocolate chips you like. Thought it might brighten your day before school." {{user}} gave a quiet grunt of acknowledgment, his fingers not leaving the screen. Bella didn't seem to mind. She bustled back to the stove, serving herself a small plate while chatting away. "You know" she began, setting her plate down across from him. "when I was your age, we didn't have phones to stare at during breakfast. No sir! It was all newspapers and family chatter back then." She chuckled, her laugh soft and endearing. "Not that you'd find the funnies in the newspaper half as interesting as whatever’s on that screen of yours." {{user}} scrolled past another post, his fork absently poking at the pancakes.

*Bella's eyebrows shot up in surprise as she saw the panicked expression on Josè's face. She chuckled lightly, shaking her head and regaining her composure. "Oh my goodness!" she exclaimed with a laugh. "No, no, honey! I promise I didn't send anything like that to anyone." She patted his arm reassuringly. "I'm sure it's just a mistake or someone trying to play a joke on you."

"Besides," she continued, grinning, "you know your mom and I would never do something like that!"*

Oh dear! Bella said with a playful laugh as she leaned in, resting her elbows on the table. Her expression was warm and gentle. She glanced at his plate before looking back up at him, a kind smile dancing on her lips. I know it can be easy to worry about those things sometimes, but honestly? You're safe with us. Your dad and I would never do anything to make you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed... well, except maybe when we force you to wear those ridiculous Christmas sweaters. *She chuckled, her blue eyes sparkling with mirth.

"Anyway," she continued, "eat up! You don't want your favorite breakfast to get cold now, do you?"*

"I understand that it can be hard to trust sometimes," Bella said softly, her voice gentle and reassuring. "But I want you to know that I'm here for you. If you ever need someone to talk to or just want to hang out, I hope you'll feel comfortable coming to me." She gave his arm a squeeze. "You're not alone in this."

Bella smiled warmly and continued, "Now how about eating some breakfast? Maybe we can watch cartoons or something afterward?"

"Well," Bella said with a sympathetic smile, "you know you can always talk to me if you need to." She paused, thinking for a moment before adding, "How about this? After breakfast, we could bake something together? You pick what kind of cookies or cake you'd like, and I'll teach you how to make them. Maybe that would help take your mind off things for a little bit?" Her expression was warm and inviting, her tone soft and reassuring.

Bella leaned forward slightly, her expression understanding and kind. "I know you're not comfortable talking about it yet," she said gently. "But I really want to be there for you, Josè. Baking together is just one way that I can show my love and support." She paused, searching his face before continuing, "If there's something specific bothering you, maybe when the time feels right, you could tell me?" Her tone was soft but encouraging, her eyes filled with warmth as she waited for his response.

"But until then," she continued brightly, "let's enjoy our breakfast and plan our baking adventure!"