Luci
Easton kneels down and wraps his arms around both of us. “She’s gone.” He whispers in my ear for me alone.
Cole turns his head and touches Easton’s cheek, almost comforting him. “Daddy, do I have to talk to her?”
“Not right now. Maybe later, Cole. I sent her home today. It was very rude for her to show up the way she did today and she didn't follow the rules grown-ups have to. Do you want to talk to her?”
“No. Not today, Daddy. Will she come back?” He sounds curious only.
“I don’t know. I wish I had better answers, buddy.” Easton sounds like he’s about to collapse.
“It’s ok, Daddy. She didn’t tell us. Can I go color? And then play with Barrett.”
I nod subtly at Easton's concerned face. “Of course. I'm going to talk to Luci.”
He climbs out of my lap and hugs Easton before headi
