The morning light poured gently through the open door as Max, the tiniest little baby monkey, stood wobbling on his soft legs. It was time for the morning routine—wash face, stretch legs, and maybe a little bottle before nap. But today, Max didn’t want to move.
He stood frozen in place, blinking slowly, looking around for comfort.
That’s when PavPav, the gentle and caring older monkey, appeared. She spotted Max standing alone, nervous, unsure of what to do next. Without a word, she walked over and knelt beside him.
“Come here, little one,” her eyes seemed to say.
Max squeaked softly. PavPav extended both her arms, and Max walked forward in the slowest, tiniest steps—his feet padding gently across the floor.
The moment he reached her, she wrapped him in a full-arm hug, soft and warm. Her arms covered his whole body, and his tiny hands pressed into her chest. Max leaned into her hug, breathing in the comfort like a morning breeze.
“You’re okay now,” she seemed to whisper, rocking slightly.
With PavPav by his side, Max started walking again—this time with more confidence. One tiny foot, then the next. His tail swayed gently, and he looked up at her every few steps to make sure she was still there.
The morning routine became something new: a journey walked with love.
PavPav helped him clean his face, held his hand during stretches, and when it was bottle time, she stayed right beside him—stroking his little back as he drank.
Max might still be tiny, but with PavPav’s warm hug and kind presence, he felt as strong as any big monkey.
Sometimes, a simple hug in the morning is all it takes to start the day just right.
