Monday evening, after work, Sean drove to his parents’ home. Nerves squirmed in his belly. I have no idea how they will take what I"m about to tell them. I have no idea how they will take what I"m about to tell them.Still, it had naturally been a wonderful weekend. He had never felt so content and satisfied in his life. His only regret was that, having slept five nights with Erin in his arms, last night he had been alone again. The knowledge that she would come to him at Christmas so they could spend the month-long break together helped some, but he still missed his wife. Wife. That sounds so good. Wife. That sounds so goodHe met Ellen and Roger in the kitchen. “Hi, Dad. Hi, Mom, how are you?” “I"m well, dear,” Ellen said, “how are you? Did you have a nice visit with your sister? How is

