Arriving home for dinner that same night, the children met Ethan, rushing outside the dining area. 

"Daddy, you are here!" Exclaimed the twins at the same time.

Despite the glee on their expressions, the gloom on Ethan's face was clear. He forced a smile, greeting the twins. Clearing his throat, he asked, "How was school, Kyle? Kenzie?"

"Daddy, school was fine. We miss you," said Kenzie. 

With a frown, Kyle added, "And Mom too. Daddy? Why is Mom not talking to us? She has not been joining us for dinner."

Ethan took a deep breath and looked up at Diana. 

Like Ethan, Diana had been worried sick for Samantha since the incident at the hotel. No one had the heart to tell the children, so they knew not what their mother was going through. 

"Kids, Mommy is not feeling well. Please excuse her. Know that she loves you so much," told Ethan. "Let's have dinner together."

It took everything from Ethan to pretend