NATHAN

I contemplate staying back at home for fear of leaving her alone with my mom, but there's an important document I have to pick up. 'I have to go, but I'll be back within the hour, will you be alright"

'Alright then, it's almost dark out. You should head out so you can come back early enough."

'Call me if anything happens." I tell her hoping against hopes that nothing will

happen further, but at this point I don't trust my mom not to misbehave.

'Yes boss." ...