Tuco tenderly embraced Hector, his crippled uncle. With a gentle press of his fingers, Hector slowly rang the bell that he used to communicate so eloquently. The sweet tinkling of the bell filled the room, and Tuco knew that Hector was expressing his love for him in the only way he could. With a smile, Tuco kissed Hector’s forehead and held him close, content to just be in each other’s presence.

The bell rang again, and Tuco took it as a sign of his uncle’s appreciation of the moment. He could feel the love and warmth radiating from Hector, and it brought a tear to his eye. Tuco kissed him again and embraced him, thankful that they had each other, even in this small but beautiful way.

The bell rang one last time, and Tuco knew that Hector was telling him everything he needed to hear. He smiled, and they stayed there in each other’s embrace, a silent but meaningful expression of their love.