Pam POV The children reacted well to the news of the deaths. I did not expect much of a reaction from Bethany's brood, as they do not know them that well, but I had expected more from my boys or the girls. Other than the tears of the initial shock, they appeared to be fine. Bethany and I have promised Scott that we would help with the girls; they are at that age when they need a female around, especially with Sandra still getting over her own hurt. There are some things you cannot talk about to a man. Bethany can watch the girls and have her girls support them, and she can watch with a doctor's eye; she might pick up things I miss. I am glad that everyone will continue to school. It may sound harsh, but what would they do but wallow if they stayed home? They are better off being with th