"Akia, I have an idea!" Edward exclaimed in hushed tones.

"What?" she exclaimed, tickling her sides.

"Let's go get some ice cream for mommy!" he exclaimed. She simply jumped up and down, which she interpreted as a yes, and they went downstairs. They emptied the ice cream Sunday supplies.

Eddie hopped on his back and the two of them dashed upstairs to Cassandra. She quietly opened the door to find her singing softly to a fast-asleep Cassie. "Sweetie, could you come downstairs for a second?" she asked, setting Cassie down.

What she and Akia didn't realize was that he had quickly called Ava and Mark while they were unaware. They...