We heard the sound of the front door closing and voices coming from downstairs. Kate and I looked at each other and then at the condoms I had spread out on the bed. Gathering them up quickly, I shoved them back into their box and placed the box back in the drawer next to the bed before we left the room. Taking the stairs to the kitchen, I'm surprised to see Lucas standing there with Sam. It was close to 9 pm on a Sunday night. What surprised me more was the sight of the bag I had taken to my Mother's house, sitting at Sam's feet. That explains Kate's vagueness about Sam's disappearance; she most likely knew where he was going and didn't want to panic me further. "Hey," I say, entering the kitchen, "You didn't have to do that" I motion towards the bag. "I wanted you and Bridget to have

