It was bath time in the warm corner of the shelter, and little baby Ricky, just a few days old, looked uneasy as he was placed near the tub. The water was warm, the air was gentle, and everything was calm—except Ricky. His eyes searched around, clearly looking for his mom. But she wasn’t there at the moment.
Just as he began to tremble and let out a small, shaky cry, older monkey Rio noticed. Rio, a kind and calm soul, had always watched over the babies like a gentle big brother. Without hesitation, Rio walked over and sat down beside Ricky, offering comfort with just his presence.
Ricky didn’t wait a second—he immediately wrapped his tiny arms around Rio’s chest and buried his face into his fur. The trembling stopped. The crying paused. For a newborn missing his mom, the warmth of Rio was enough to feel safe again.
The caretaker smiled at the sweet sight and began gently bathing Ricky, taking extra care not to separate him from Rio. Surprisingly, Rio stayed perfectly still, allowing Ricky to cling tightly to him even as water trickled down their backs.
Ricky occasionally looked up, checking to see if his mom had come. But when he saw only the calm eyes of Rio, he seemed content again. The hug grew tighter. It was as if Rio had become his safe tree in the storm of baby emotions.
By the end of the bath, Ricky was calm and sleepy, still holding on to Rio. It was one of those moments that reminded everyone watching: love doesn’t always come from where we expect. Sometimes, it’s a big brother who steps in like a soft cloud on a rainy day.
