Shane was naturally supportive of the plan.

Today was a Monday, and the evening was reserved for the children.

Just as the four were engrossed in watching a cartoon, Shane's cell phone rang.

Natalie and the children glanced at him.

Shane realized that his phone had interrupted their moment of togetherness and he apologized, feeling rather embarrassed.

“It's fine. See who the caller is. If it's urgent, just answer it,” Natalie said.

Connor nodded. “Yes, Daddy, if it's urgent, you have to handle it first. Anyway, we have plenty of time.”

“Mmm, go, Daddy, go,” Sharon added.

Seeing the three were so forgiving, Shane laughed softly and took out his cell phone.

“It's from Jackson.” Shane pursed his lips.

Natalie was surprised. “Dr. Baker? It's so late. Why would he call? Please do answer him.”

Shane murmured a reply and answered the call.

line could not be heard but Natalie noticed that Shane's expression was a little unhappy. Finally, he said, “That's not necessary,” and

“What's up?” Natalie asked.

dropped it on the coffee table. “Jackson has selected a cemetery plot for Jacqueline for the burial tomorrow. He asked me if I would be

go.” Natalie was not concerned at all when she

”I know you won't go, and I don't want to, either. That's why I told him

Natalie nodded. “Thank you.”

He knows full well that we hated Jacqueline. Why

them if

show” Shane picked up the remote control

into a time of warm companionship again, right

Natalie woke up, it was already

gone out of the bedroom. She felt his side of

had only just gotten out of

of bed. Then, she

the

door was opened, she saw the two

was initially startled by the kids, then pleasantly surprised. She laughed. “Why are you here? Are you here to wake me

Daddy wanted us to wake you

“Your daddy

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