Daniel's POV

The day had been exhausting. And somehow... the traffic made it even more unbearable.

Thankfully... I'm finally home.

"Kids! I'm home."

I made the usual call as I stepped through the front door, but the house stayed completely silent.

No little feet running down the hall. No bright voices answering me back.

I locked the door behind me and stood there for a moment, listening to the quiet.

"Asleep, I guess. Thank goodness," I murmured under my breath.

I headed toward the hallway that led to my room, then stopped when I noticed the soft blue glow of the television still on in the living room.

No one...