Lumi kattis õrna vaibana Tallinna Loomaaia teid.

Snow covered the paths of the Tallinna Loomaaia with a gentle carpet.

Kertu ja Raivo kõndisid tihedalt külg-külje kõrval.

Kertu and Raivo walked closely side by side.

Oli talvine hommik, jahedus näpistas nende põski ning õhk muutus peagi hingatavas valgemaks.

It was a winter morning, the chill nipped at their cheeks, and soon the air became whiter with each breath.

Kertu, 12-aastane tüdruk, piilus isa poole.

Kertu, a 12-year-old girl, glanced at her father.

Raivo soovis, et tema tütar tunneks end õnnelikuna, hoolimata hiljutistest muutustest nende pereelus.

Raivo wished for his daughter to feel happy despite the recent changes in their family life.

"Näed, seal on jääkarud," ütles Raivo, osutades kogukale valgele olendile.

"Look, there are the polar bears," said Raivo, pointing to a massive white creature.

Kertu vaatas, kuid jäi mõttesse.

Kertu looked but remained thoughtful.

"Me käisime siin ka siis, kui ma olin väiksem," sõnas ta pehmelt.

"We came here when I was younger, too," she said softly.

Raivo noogutas, meenutades, kuidas Kertu kiljus rõõmust esimest korda lumetiigerit nähes.

Raivo nodded, recalling how Kertu squealed with joy the first time she saw a snow leopard.

Nad liikusid edasi, jõudes pingviinide aedikuni.

They moved on and reached the penguin enclosure.

Siin peatusid nad pikemalt.

They stayed there longer.

Pingviinid paterdasid jääl rõõmsalt ringi.

The penguins waddled happily on the ice.

Kertu astus lähemale, vaadates tähelepanelikult väikseid linde.

Kertu stepped closer, observing the little birds closely.

Ta murelikkus paistis tema silmis selgelt.

Her worry was evident in her eyes.

"Ma kardan," alustas Kertu vaikselt.

"I'm scared," began Kertu quietly.

Raivo pööras end talle täielikult, kuulates hoolikalt.

Raivo turned fully to her, listening intently.

"Kardan, et kõik on nüüd teisiti," jätkas ta.

"I'm scared that everything is different now," she continued.

Raivol tõmbus süda korraks kokku, kuid ta teadis, et peab olema tugev.

Raivo's heart tightened for a moment, but he knew he had to be strong.

"Mu kallis, isa ja ema armastavad sind alati. Miski ei muuda seda," kinnitas Raivo, püüdes oma sõnadesse kõike pikaajalist kindlustunnet panna.

"My dear, Dad and Mom will always love you. Nothing will change that," assured Raivo, trying to put all long-term assurance into his words.

Kertu vaatas isa silma, otsides tõde.

Kertu looked into her father's eyes, searching for truth.

"Me oleme alati koos," lubas Raivo.

"We will always be together," promised Raivo.

Kertu hingas sügavalt sisse. Tema mure tuhmus natuke ja ta hakkas kergemalt naeratama.

Kertu took a deep breath, her worry faded slightly, and she began to smile more lightly.

Raivo tundis kergendust, nad liikusid edasi teisi loomi vaatama.

Raivo felt relieved, and they moved on to see other animals.

Teel välja ostsid nad endile kaks suurt kuuma teed, et end veidi soojendada.

On the way out, they bought themselves two large hot teas to warm up a bit.

Jõusa jäätunud parkimisplatsile, Raivo naeratas.

Reaching the icy parking lot, Raivo smiled.

"Me teeme seda veel," ütles ta, olles kindel.

"We'll do this again," he said, confident.

Kertu noogutas ja punus oma käe ümber Raivo käe.

Kertu nodded and wrapped her arm around Raivo's arm.

Nende mõlema südames oli selgem tunne kindlusest ja vastastikusest armastusest.

In both their hearts, there was a clearer sense of certainty and mutual love.

Päeva lõpuks oli Kertul selge, et isa on alati temaga, hoolimata kõigist muutustest nende elus.

By the end of the day, Kertu knew that her dad would always be with her, despite all the changes in their life.

Nad lahkusid loomaaia väravatest, lumelõhnaga kaasas uus arusaam üksteisest.

They left the zoo gates, the scent of snow accompanying a new understanding of each other.