She couldn't risk it. Had to keep him from finding out, period.

Emily grabbed Mary's arm. "I need your help."

Mary gulped at her friend's serious face. "What is it?"

"Help me wipe out any trace of the kids' existence."

"Got it."

Mary didn't ask why - now wasn't the time. Emily had been off since she got home.

Neither noticed little Ben cracking the door open, listening in.

He quietly shut the door and ...