(Joanna and Phillips)

There was a knock on the door. Phillips and his wife Joanna both kept silent as they weren’t expecting any visitor. The door knob turned open before any of them could ask who it was.

Mariah stepped in boldly and threw the door wide open. Two children walked in after which dragged the three heavy boxes inside.

Here we are, children! She said happily spreading her arms wide open. The children ran to Phillips and flung their arms around their father’s neck.

We ...