Noah’s responses to Max were subtle at first — a twitch here, a slight turn of the head there — but they grew stronger with each passing day. Max seemed to have an uncanny ability to sense when Noah needed him. The bond between them was palpable, a silent communication that transcended words or gestures.

As Noah’s movements became more pronounced, Sarah and Michael sought the guidance of specialists once more. This time, they were met with astonished faces and bewildered minds. “We can’t explain it,” the doctors would say, shaking their heads in disbelief. “But whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.”