CHAPTER 10 Brad came bounding down the stairs. “Sorry Mom gotta go -- really late.” “Wait, Brad! You haven’t had any breakfast and I wanted to ask you if you heard your father leave this morning?” “No Mom, sorry, I didn’t. No time to eat. I’ll catch something after my first class.” “Wait for me,” Evie yelled grabbing her coat and racing after him, “remember I need a ride.” “Oh right! Car trouble, sorry I forgot. Let’s get going, I’m really late.” They both kissed their mother and raced out the front door. “Have a good day,” she called after them and closed the door. Vivian went into the kitchen to get her breakfast and morning coffee. She wasn’t used to having a half cup but when she discovered she was pregnant it seemed the best thing to do. She prepared her food and then

