Chapter 4

We sit here all night. Even I know we have to go home at some point. We can’t expect everyone to watch the girls all day. Sitting, I decide I will go home, and if I can, I will come back later to support Jackson some more. He is at least nearly back to normal. Sure, he’s unbalanced, but I recognise his eyes now.

“I am going to go home, see the girls and give everyone a break,” I tell him as I stand to leave. His hand grabs mine. He looks like a lost child; he shakes his head, and I now feel stuck.

“Why not come home with me? Get a shower and food, and we can maybe bring some food back for Maria. She has not left Marcus’ side; she needs to eat.” This is my best suggestion. That way he is with me but can always come back later, and I will be here to support him. We say goodbye to Maria, and I drive us home. I am so worn out that I could just go straight to bed. I spend the morning with the girls. Jackson just stays hidden. I wonder why though. By around 1pm, Georg