“Well? Did Prince Charming explain himself?”
“Not yet. I’m inviting him to dinner.”
“You’re joking.”
“I need him to answer a few questions. Can you watch the girls?”
I was ready to teach him a lesson.
“Oh, Emma. Whatever you’re planning, please be careful. Of course I’ll look after them.”
I called Mark.
“Come Friday. We can discuss our future.”
“Really?”
“Bring your paperwork.”
I need him to answer.
He sounded delighted.
Meanwhile, I was busy preparing my plan. I needed to make sure everything was in place before confronting Mark.
That evening, Joan found me sorting papers.
“Are you taking Dad back?”
“No. I need answers.”
Please be careful.
“Can I listen?”
“You’ve already carried enough of our problems, sweetheart.”
For once, I wasn’t asking her to be another adult.
***
Friday arrived.
I set the table with candles and our best plates.
I was busy preparing my plan.
Mrs. Collins took the girls next door for pizza and a movie.
