My fault. She should've known better - of course they'd be worried sick when she didn't come home.

She pulls them close. "Listen up, kiddos. Next time Mommy's running late, you stay put at home, okay? Mommy can handle herself if something comes up. I'm a grown-up - I've got this. You two need to get a bit bigger before you can play superhero for Mommy."

Isabella's not buying it. Mommy always treats us like babies, but we can totally help!

She keeps ...