Chapter 63

“What In the world are you two doing?” Claire’s voice said. She had just arrived with her sons and was watching them.

“Playing soccer. I lost,” Katherine said ruefully. Tim bounded to his feet and held her hand as she pulled herself up.

“You know they have a game tonight right? And that you are playing the wrong sport?” Claire asked.

“Yeah,” Katherine said. “It was just for fun. I just got home. You are early.”

“Yeah I am,” Claire agreed, but I thought we could hang out a bit before we left. If you don’t mind. Sometimes I just need some space from the house, you know.”

Katherine knew. She understood. So she smiled and nodded in agreement. She needed that sometimes too.

“But…” Claire continued. “Since you both are busy with your game, I will just sit around and watch… Maybe until half time.”

“Very funny,” Katherine remarked as she trudged towards the front door. “You are late, we are done with the game. Alright,” she called to Tim, who had st