Surprise Shower

I WAIT A FEW moments before knocking impatiently again.

I dig out my keys and unlock the door when she still doesn't answer. She had given us a

spare in case of emergencies, but I didn’t want to just waltz into her house.

Since I had been tasked with dropping off the party supplies, I figured she would be home when I arrived.

“Honey? Are you here?” I call out, but I’m only greeted with silence.

With a sigh, I go further in and drop the loaded bags onto the kitchen counter. I notice her purse and cell phone sitting on it as I let go of the...