Who Will Look After Vera?

The other day, I casually asked Daen.

"When Mummy and Daddy grow old, who will look after Chea Chea?"

"Auntie!" he quipped, referring to our helper.

"When Auntie grows old, who will look after Chea Chea?" I continued.

"Daen!" he offered, without the slightly hesitation. 

"When Daen grows old, who will look after Chea Chea?" I ventured.

"Nobody!" 

The reality of his answer hit me somewhat, and tears welled up in my eyes. 

He looked at me, then with a soft voice said: "Don't worry. I'll still look after Chea Chea when I'm old."