Layla 

When we are both ready to leave, his phone goes off and he tells me to wait as he leaves the room to answer his phone. 

At the same time, my phone rings and I see mom's number on the ID. "Hi, mom."

"Hi, baby. Listen, Daniel, and your dad will be tied up at work today. Would you mind coming home instead? Your sister is on her way to get you, ok baby?" She sounded worried, but I didn't want to add to her distress. 

"Ok, I'll see you at home. Bye, mom." I ...