Chapter 42. Family

 "Mum, daddy!" As they stepped out of the car, Tommy ran over from the house to receive them.

  "Tommy, Tommy I told you not to run to the car like that." Out of breath, Jane came after him shouting. "Sorry Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson."

 "It's okay Jane." Melissa smiled at her then at the little boy before them. "Tommy you have to be more careful and listen to Jane always." Melissa scolded him.

 "Sorry, mum. I missed you and daddy." Gazing up at them, his eyes turned red as his mouth quivered. 

 "It's okay son, we missed you so much too." Mark raffled his hair. "I got you lots of toys to play with. Do you want to see them?" Coaxing him, he carried him into the house.

 "Where's everyone?" Walking into the empty quiet house, Melissa inquired. 

 "For the first time, Mary is not at the door to receive me."

 "That's because they are preparing a surprise for you and mum." Tommy squeaked getting down