TheClosetKidnapper

Mark I watch, twitching one of my fingers. Carter wakes, sitting up and looking around for her. Nightmare. Good sign.

Tyler I sit beside her and she leans against me. It takes me a moment to get used to, but my brotherly instincts kick in and I set my arms ...

Mark I flash a smile, "Very much so. Waiting has never been my forte."

Mark I nod and look back at Izzy. Sir Carter stirs and I sigh.

Mark "It depends," I sigh, "But I'm betting on soon. His color has improved. He's doing well considering what happened."

Mark I flash a smile and nod, remembering Izzy's mother, "Sometimes, yes."

Tyler I'm introduced to the couple before I see Tahlia outside. She's crying. I nod to excuse myself from Logan's presence and head over to her, not sure why. I'm ...

Mark I nod, "Izzy was born when her mother was a little younger than that."

Tyler I shake her hand and nod, smiling politely and bowing respectfully. The other figure introduces himself as Grayson, her boyfriend. I just nod at him.

Mark "Ah, twins," I nod, "Izzy is four." Supposed to be six...

Tyler I follow Logan, wondering how many other relatives he had. I glance down the stairs at Tahlia as we wait before a door.

Mark "How old is yours?" I ask, "Perhaps a playdate can be arranged. Izzy...she doesn't have many friends around her age. Our life has been difficult these past few years."

Tyler I politely smile and nod, shaking her hand. I bow of respect afterwards too, not wanting to be seen as discriminatory.

Mark "Nice to meet you too," I say, leaning against the counter and checking on Izzy, "You've already met my daughter, I see."

Tyler I shake his father's hand and bow in respect, smiling politely. "I have one question for you," he says, "Who exactly is your father?" As if on cue, Dad ...