So this happened. . .
I got a video by text from B V-B this morning. He records his music but masks the camera. So blank video, but he had arranged chord melody and recorded the lullaby we used to sing them at bedtime. He played it beautifully. At the end, barely above a whisper, "I love you Mom & Dad."
Listening to it melted Mrs Pere's face. I got something in my eye.
It was the perfect Christmas gift.
There may be hope for that kid yet. Happy for you, TSM....