AARON

Ben was so excited to go with Carol and Jack. It made me feel a little better that I had to work this week. Ben didn’t even know that I would have to do that. He just saw it as a big treat that he got to go with Alex and spend a few days there. I never usually let him stay over at their place for so long.

“Are you sure you’re going to be okay?” I asked when I hugged him goodbye.

“Of course, Dad.”

“You know I’m just a phone call ...