Okay, "The Bear" (1988) hit me HARD - Theory time!

Guys, I just finished watching "The Bear" (1988) and I am EMOTIONAL. Like, sobbing-into-my-popcorn emotional. Seriously, that little bear cub?! My heart just ached for him, especially after his mom, ya know... sobs again. I'm going to need a minute. Anyway, while I was ugly-crying, I started thinking about the adult bear, Bart. (I think it was Bart the Bear, correct me if I'm wrong!) Everyone just kind of accepts that he's helping the cub because... bears? But what if there's something deeper? Here's my theory: what if that adult bear lost his own cub recently? Think about it. He's clearly experienced (how he navigates the terrain, evades the hunters, etc.) and he's initially reluctant to take in the little orphan. Almost like he's been through something terrible and doesn't want to get attached again. But then, he sees the cub's vulnerability, that little face... and it triggers something in him. The scene where he shares the honeycomb? That wasn't just about food. That was a fatherly gesture, a connection forming over shared loss, maybe even reminding him of his own missed chance to be a dad. I know, I know, it's just animals being animals, right? But the director (whoever they are, they're geniuses!) really emphasized the bond between them. The way the adult bear protects the cub, the cub's absolute trust in him... it just felt so much more than just instinct. It felt like grief and healing. And honestly, if it wasn't intentional, it was still brilliant filmmaking. Someone please tell me I'm not crazy and at least a FEW other people felt the same way!! Also, if you have seen this movie, tell me your theories/favorite scenes! I want to hear them! Oh, and BRB, gonna go adopt a whole litter of puppies to fill this empty, bear-shaped hole in my heart. Okay, maybe not a litter, but definitely one cuddly one!