---POV Julie---
I couldn’t help the tears as I raced over to scoop them both up in a hug. “My boys. Oh, I am so glad you are okay.” I heaved and they hugged me tightly.
“It’s okay mom. We were asleep and we are fine. Are you okay momma?” Ricky asked and I laughed through my tears.
“Yes, I’m fine my brave boy. And Duncan?” I asked, more worried about him than Ricky. He’s the more emotional one and Ricky tends to process things much better than Duncan.
“I just missed you momma. I don’t want you to be sad.” Duncan sniffled and I rubbed the tears away from his cheeks.
“So, I have two brave boys? Oh, I’m just a proud momma.” I said happily and hugged them again, thankful they didn’t seem to be bothered by what had happened with James.
“Hey um…Dedrick and
