"Thank you, Deanna, for taking me. I had a great time!"
"Yes, sweetie... I am glad," but her smile was barely visible.
"Are you okay?"
"Of course! Just a little tired... Your dad must be waiting up for us."
And he was; Daniel stayed up to wait for them, he wanted to see them arrive. Naomi came in so happy that she rushed to greet him and give him a kiss before going to bed. But Deanna looked strange.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes... let us go to sleep."
But the night did not change her expression; she was thoughtful during breakfast. While the girl recounted everything she had experienced at the party, she was silent. Daniel did not need much to realize that something was wrong, but he would wait for Deanna to tell him what it was. He did not want to overwhelm her with questi
