I slid out of bed, slowly, trying not to wake up Jack. He snuggled up against the pillow and I smiled at the sight of him. His eyes opened slightly and I cursed myself in my head.
I brought my leg up, sitting back on the bed. I soothed Jack's hair back and he smiled, closing his eyes. "I'll be back soon, baby." I whispered and kissed his forehead.
I got up, slowly, and pulled the blanket up to cover him more. He looked content, so I went downstairs. My parents were sitting on the couch in the living room with coffee. They looked up at me in a confused haze.
"Why are you up so early? It's seven." Dad asked.
"I have to go talk to Alex before school starts for him."
Jack and I aren't going to school because Jack hates being separated from me, so we have a home bound teacher come to his h
