Afternoon.

Samuel came home from work.

He took the baby and went to the Nelson Family Estate with Eli.

That night, they stayed over at the estate.

Before going to bed, knowing he’d have to visit that old man on the island, Samuel went into Eli’s room. Sitting on the edge of the bed, playing with their baby, he said,

“I’ve got a business trip tomorrow. Might be gone for a week.”

He looked up at her, his ...