90 CONNOR As the plane taxied down the runway and lifted off, I leaned back in my seat and closed my eyes. I couldn’t wait to get back to Lynne and our son. I imagined the look on her face when I arrived, and it made me smile. I tried to phone her again, but still there was no answer. I’ll surprise her, I told myself again. I was anxious to get there, and grateful to Sarah for taking responsibility for the children, for making sure they got back to their parents. I thought about the children. Will their parents accept them, once they know the truth? If not, Lynne and I will become their parents. For as long as they remain children. God willing… “Lynne!” I called out as I entered the house. “Darlin,’ I’m home!” There was no response. I looked around, floored by the sudden realizati

