Alison has finally gotten out of bed. But her pain is less frequent, but it still hurts like hell when it comes. Ketty jumps when Alson enters the kitchen. She turns her eyes to Dabbs.
Dabbs is staring at Alison, then looks at the back door, wondering if their life is in danger and if he should leave. Ketty sees him staring at the door and steps between him and the door. "You're not leaving me alone with her.
He inhales, looks at their daughter, who is devouring six pancakes. "Chew, sweetheart, chew then swallow."
"Father, do you think you can get me a job at the company. I need to be more independent." Alison's head is close to her plate; she's chewing while looking at him.
"That would be a good idea. Being independent. Now that has a nice ring to it. But not at the company. Shemar w
