Treasure, Talent, and Timing

Even extremely early on, Everett had the knack of making anyone in his presence happier. Before most babies even crack their first smile, he was a master at waiting for just the right opportunity—the moment when anyone’s full attention was engaged on him. Just at that precise instant, he would let loose a series of the most enormous grins. His smiles were not half-hearted in the least. When Everett broke out in his toothless grin, his eyes squinted into two little half moons and his ample cheeks creased merrily.