Rosalie figured it out, cleared her mind, and drove home.

The two little ones had already eaten, and Mary was watching the science channel with them.

Seeing her enter the door, the three stood up and greeted her.

The two little boys sensed that Mommy's mood did not seem right. They hugged Rosalie around her legs, one on each side, and looked at her with concern. "Mommy, is something wrong? You look exhausted."

Rosalie felt the warmth from their concern, forced a smile, and ruffled their head