Chapter 86: Guilt

Law, why did I not see it? If I had noticed before, they would still be alive. I shouldn’t be a teacher. – Evie

Dixie and the triplets were sitting on the couch together in the living room. A cheesy rom-com played on the big screen TV across from the couch. They were laughing at the antics of the would-be suitor who was failing at getting the girl.

Ink and Tank came down the stairs and into the room. Isiah paused the movie and they all stood up. With a motion from Dixie, they followed the parents outside to a patio. With the sun setting, the temperature was going down too.

Israel lit the fire pit as Dixie got drinks and Isaac lit the tiki torches.

“Mosquitoes are already out this year.” Isiah said sitting down in one of the chairs.

They all settled in around the fire pit.

“Does she tell you about them?”

“Yes, ma’am.” Ink answered.

“Our first night together was in November. We stayed up late talking. Mainly about them.” Tank added. “After she fell asleep, we talked. It felt right.