Of course I had left the reception a couple hours before it was scheduled to end. Jem was dropped off here, much to his disappointment, because it was just me here with him.
“I’m sorry from taking you from Sarah tonight,” I said to Jem as he was undressing from his tie and coat.
“It’s fine. I still had a good time,” he assured with a light smile. “But why did we leave early?”
“So the parents can have fun without us kids,” I said. It was true and it was a good thing because I had been lying through my teeth until now.
“Well maybe they should have a kid party without adults,” he laughed. I forced a chuckle or two.
“Whatever,” I joked and then rolled off his door frame to enter mine.
My phone started ringing and it was surprisingly Cheyenne.
“Hey,” I greeted.
“Chickadee! Where are you
