James—Thomas: father and son

Thomas is James’s father, a bond presented both through his partnership with Clarice and through his affectionate, active involvement in the next generation. His welcome of Ibai makes fatherhood visible as care: he holds the baby, kisses him, takes photographs, and even opens a university fund for him.

Family Relationship

Clarice refers to Thomas as James’s father when telling Amaia that the two of them are going shopping. The casual phrasing places Thomas within the everyday life of James’s family, alongside Clarice, rather than presenting him only through his later response to the baby.

Thomas and Ibai

Thomas is delighted by his grandson. He spends much of the day holding Ibai and kissing him, and repeatedly photographs him. Opening a university fund extends that enthusiasm into a concrete provision for Ibai’s future: Thomas’s affection is expressed not only through immediate attention but also through a gesture of long-term support.