“What else am I supposed to think? I don’t even understand what’s going on.”

He pulled her towards the stools near the kitchen bench. “Come and sit down,” he said. “I will explain everything to you.”

She hesitated for a moment and then went with him. More than anything, she just wanted to understand

“Before I can explain what you heard the other night, I need to start at the beginning.” He waited for her nod before he continued. “You know who my family ...