Wind whipped around them as they hurried up the stairs and his mother opened the door.

"Welcome!" Evelyn pulled Kiki in for a quick hug. "I'm so glad you came over tonight. And I'm glad that you're okay."

"Thanks to your son." Kiki looked over at Taren and smiled. "I don't even want to think of what could have happened if he hadn't arrived when he did."

Evelyn nodded thoughtfully. "Yes- well- you're here and safe now."

"Daddy!" Abby ran into the room full ...