By the time they found a new place, the crowd had packed in tight. It was not the closest spot, but Vivaan could see well enough, and this time he did not push ahead.

Kavya patted his arm, and Vivaan said, “We can watch from here, Kavi.” Kiran hugged both children close and said, “Together is the best view.”

Vivek smiled and said, “That is the whole point, isn’t it?” Vivaan leaned against him and thought maybe the fair felt bigger when you stopped trying to race through it.