Tyler, left, hides his eyes as Drew tries to eat a piece of cake on Nov. 26, 2025, at their home in St. Louis. A brain surgery on Feb. 21, 2024 resulted in the left side of Drew’s face being paralyzed, including his vocal cords, which led to struggles with swallowing and eating. Food and drinks would often come back up through his throat and nose, although that didn’t stop him from trying to enjoy a piece of cake and milk. As his condition progressed, it became harder for him to eat normally without choking or aspirating, leaving him to rely more on his feeding tube.