It was Sunday and the children were still in their rooms. James had gone downstairs to start breakfast. Sydnee came down and saw the breakfast table filled with food. James handed her her coffee and she sat at the table.
He walked behind her and joined her to eat breakfast. He started putting food onto her plate. He sat up straight and his eyes misted over. Sydnee sat there looking at him.
“Sydnee I have to go.”
“Is everything alright?”
“Just lock up the door when I’ve gone out. Don’t answer the door to anyone except us. I’ll be back soon.” He got up and headed to the door.
“James, what is it?”
“Syd, please just stay in the house.”
Sydnee walked towards the door, James turned and kissed her then walked out. Sydnee locked the door behind him. She had just turned to walk away when
