I pulled Tina into my arms, holding her tightly as I evaluated the men standing before me.

They didn’t make a move, just stood there watching. Then came the sound of hurried footsteps and a panicked voice. "Tina, don’t be scared—Mommy’s here!"

Cue Ceciia’s dramatic entrance.

She burst into the room, yanked Tina out of my arms, and shoved me aside like I was the villain in her daytime soap opera.

Theatrics? A solid ten out ...