Emma got serious. "He's watching you to make sure you don't make Mom sad again. He said people can get another chance, but they have to earn it by changing, not just talking."
"That's fair."
"And he said that if you hurt Mom or me again, he'd make sure you couldn't find us, even if he had to take us to another world." Emma was calm when she said this. "I don't think he was kidding."
I had to smile, even though I knew Lucas was serious.
"I wouldn't blame him. You and Mom are the most important people."
Emma smiled and went back to her drawing. I looked at this kid who knew so much about families.
"Dad, can I tell you something that might be hard?"
"Yes, sweetie."
"I think the reason Mom won't let herself love you again isn't because she doesn't want to. I think it's because she's sc
