One evening, Aaron came by to drop David off after a weekend together. David ran inside excitedly, eager to share stories about a theme park trip. But Aaron lingered at the doorway, looking nervous.

We sat at the kitchen table, and after a deep breath, he said, “I’m getting married again.” I smiled genuinely — finding peace after a separation is a gift, and he deserved joy. But when I asked who she was, he hesitated, then pulled out his phone to show me a picture.