The noise upstairs alarmed everyone on the first floor.

"When Hansen stomped down the stairs, Jerry was standing at the end of it, staring at him."

"Hansen was stunned. Looking at his young and tender face, the pain in his heart surged forth like a tidal wave."

"Jerry, he called out, bending down to pick him up and kissed him on the cheek."

"Dad, did you quarrel with Mom? This was the first time Jerry had seen his Mom and Dad having a fight. His face was full of fear and sadness, and he asked timidly."

"It's nothing. Jerry, don't simply guess. Dad loves both Mom and you the most....