Daniel snags a bottle of wine and some wine glasses out of the kitchen before going to sit with Janeen and Jerome in the living room – close enough to be on hand if Kent needs to inform them of anything, but far enough to give Kent and Gio privacy.
I step towards the kitchen, my eyes catching on a little note on the counter as Kent and Gio lean against the granite, beginning to speak in low tones.
Gone to bed, love you – Papa
I smile, giving the note a little pat with my fingers and then moving to stand next to Kent.
Kent and Gio immediately go silent, turning to me.
“What?” I ask, crossing my arms across my chest, looking between them.
“Fay,” Kent says, glaring at me a little, his meaning immediately clear even though he doesn’t explain himself with words. His expression clearly re
