39 - Surprising

Sofia awoke around 4 AM and used the bathroom. She could hear low sounds like the TV was on downstairs. She slipped her robe on, over her nightgown, and left the room, careful not to wake Jessi. She went down quietly and peeped into the living room from the staircase.

Tyler and James were on the sofa, playing a video game.

"What's going on?" She asked, frowning at both of them as she approached.

"Uh-oh, busted," Tyler muttered, dropping his pad.

"He should be in bed, James, you know that," Sofia sighed disappointedly. "You too," she added.

"Mom, please don't be mad with him, I woke him up while fiddling with the system, and then he helped me set it up, and taught me how to play."

"You woke him to help you, right?" Sofia asked, knowing her son.

"Yes, Mom," he conceded with a sigh. "Ted wasn't budging, and I couldn't really sleep well because it was my first night away from the orphanage. Plus Ted snores loudly."

Sofia didn't even know that she was smiling at him.

"I'll leave later this