Chapter 20

“Hello, my darling.” She says softly. I try to smile, but it doesn’t help.

I walk up to my parents and my brother, and we join in one big hug, and as if it was a mutual cry, we sob together, and sink to the floor slowly. We stay like that for a few minutes until Theo interrupts. 

“Guess what Granny and Papa!” He says excitedly, “I get to stay with Aunty Gale now!” 

My parents look at me heartbroken and at the statement, my mother wails in agony. I try to give Theo a smile and pick him up.

“Alright. Let’s get you home young man. It’s really late.” I hug my parents goodbye.

“Drive safely Gale.” They state, looking at me with tears in their eyes. I just nod. I drive Theo home and lead him upstairs.

"Here is your room Theo." I show him his room, I take him by the mad and let h