Iris:
I watched Kash leave in a hurry, probably because he missed Lara.
I stood silently for a few seconds before turning back and walking inside the room where my kids were.
The two of them watched my face with hopeful eyes.
I rubbed my palms anxiously before joining them on the bed.
"Your daddy has some important work, and he really needed to go," I explained as I sat down.
I noticed their smiles fade instantly.
"Even when daddy knows I'm sick? Daddies usually stay awake by their children's beds when they are sick. Our daddy won't do it?" Colin questioned, his little voice stirring something in my chest.
I forced a smile and reached to caress his cheek, but he pulled away.
"I'm tired. I'll go to bed now," he muttered, looking upset.
Once he lay down, I watched Amy crawl under the covers too.
"Why are you two upset? You have your mommy. Hasn't she stayed beside your bed when you were sick before?" I asked softly, running my hand over my son's blanket.
