"Enough,” Samuel said, “Say one more word and see if I don't spank you." He deliberately put on a fierce look. Emma was exasperated, throwing down her spoon and fork and leaving her chair, "Fine, do what you want,” she said, over her shoulder stomping out of the room. “When your wife gets targeted by the family, see how you handle it."

Samuel wouldn't take a child's words to heart. After eating, he went upstairs. He planned to take a shower, but when he came to ...