~~~~~Julia~~~~~
Julia shifted nervously as she waited for Zachariah to come home. Dinner was ready in the fridge, Sophia was asleep, and Julia was watching a television show she wanted to review for her site; while she waited. It was only nine, but she knew that was plenty of time to spend the evening together after enjoying a quick meal. When she finally heard the key in the lock, she almost jumped to her feet, but remained focused on the television, acutely aware of the door swinging open. Instead of doing what she expected, Zachariah made a beeline for her and sank onto the cushions of the sofa, his head landing on her lap.
Since he increased his coursework load at the college, he would likely graduate in less than two years. Her hands automatically reached
