Daisy curled among them as if no time had passed. The tigers settled beside her, purring vibrations that shook the ground. Zachary wiped his face, overwhelmed. He had doubted, feared, and perhaps, even betrayed them by enforcing separation. Yet here they were together again, writing a story beyond science or reason.
That night, as the zoo lights dimmed and the crowd dispersed, Zachary stayed behind. Daisy slept nestled between the giants she had raised, their stripes glowing in the moonlight. He stood at the glass, tears drying on his cheeks, whispering, “You never forgot.” And for once, he believed in miracles.