Their time off started normally enough; relaxing in the hotel room, eating well, and actually going swimming despite the weather. It turned out that Russel had sprung for a very nice hotel with an indoor heated pool. In the middle of winter, this was an unheard-of luxury for Bonnie and Vincent, who had been just scraping by. Lucas, meanwhile, was thoroughly enjoying their enjoyment; being a leader’s son, this was something he was used to but their pleasure was his novelty.

Three days ...