Chapter 1

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The Barnes-Rogers household stirred to life with the first light of dawn, a symphony of activity and emotion unfolding in the early hours of the morning. At precisely 6:30 AM, the alarm clock in the parents' bedroom rang out, signaling the start of a new day.

In the master bedroom, Steve groaned as he reluctantly rolled out of bed, his expression etched with determination. He was the man of the house, the one responsible for providing for his family, and he approached each day with a sense of duty and responsibility.

Down the hall, in the room shared by YN and her younger sister Mary, Bucky stirred from his slumber with a soft sigh. Unlike Steve, Bucky approached each day with a sense of calm and patience, his nurturing instincts kicking into gear as he prepared to face the day ahead.

At 7:00 AM, Bucky made his way to YN's room, his gentle knock on the door accompanied by a soft call of her name. "YN, sweetheart, it's time to wake up," he said, his voice warm and reassuring as he entered the room.

YN groaned and buried her head beneath the covers, her reluctance to face the day evident in the way she curled into herself. She struggled with bipolar disorder and autism, and mornings were often a challenge for her as she grappled with the unpredictable shifts in her emotions.

But Bucky was patient, his unwavering love and understanding shining through as he gently coaxed YN out of bed. He helped her get dressed, his hands moving with practiced ease as he selected her clothes and guided her through the morning routine.

Downstairs in the kitchen, the rest of the children gathered for breakfast, their chatter filling the room with energy and excitement. Liam, the youngest of the siblings, giggled and babbled happily as he played with his toys, while Mary chattered excitedly about her plans for the day.

Jake and Mattheo, the older brothers, engaged in a friendly game of chess, their competitive spirits evident in the way they exchanged playful banter and teasing jabs.

Meanwhile, Steve sat at the kitchen table, his expression stern as he glanced at his watch impatiently. He was the strict one, the disciplinarian of the family, and he expected the children to be ready and on time for school without fail.

As the clock ticked closer to 8:00 AM, Bucky ushered YN and Liam into the car, their seats carefully secured as they prepared to depart for school. But as they neared YN's school, her anxiety began to mount, her fear of the day ahead bubbling to the surface.

Despite Bucky's best efforts to calm her, YN's emotions spiraled out of control, her tantrum escalating as she refused to enter the school. With a heavy heart, Bucky knew he had no choice but to seek the help of the school staff to coax YN inside.

Hours passed, the morning filled with tears and turmoil as YN struggled to find her footing. But through it all, Bucky remained by her side, his unwavering love and support a beacon of light in the darkness of her distress.

And as he finally drove her home, her tear-streaked face pressed against the window, Bucky knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, he would face them with courage and determination, ready to fight for his daughter's happiness with every fiber of his being.

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