Dave woke to a knock on his bedroom door, which was confusing since Anissa was still a warm bundle in his arms. Oh shit. The parents.

"Yes?"

"There are people here to see you."

"Shit." He rubbed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Thanks, Miriam. Could you tell them I'll be right down?"

"Who is it?" Anissa yawned and stretched.

"Don't know." He disentangled himself from her and the covers, leaned over to kiss her good morning before he left the bed. ...