Suddenly, the front doors flew open and a wisp of cold air rushed inside the living room. Ken leaped up and yelled, “Daddy!”
“Ken, Kevin, are you two okay?” Ellis asked loudly as he came running over.
“Yeah, we’re fine. Did the school call you?” Ken asked.
“Yes, so I rushed home to check on you,” Ellis said with a nod.
“Well, everything’s fine, Daddy. Can you stay home with us now?” Ken asked.
“Sorry, buddy. I can’t. I have meetings in about an hour. I had just enough time in-between to come check on you. Why didn’t anyone call me about you guys coming home early?” Ellis asked as he looked at me.
“Sorry, Ellis, they just got here within the last two hours or so. Besides, you’ve been busy with work. I know working with the Mayor is important to you. So, I didn’t want to bother you when it wasn’t an emergency. You haven’t been home much lately anyways.”