I felt my pulse quicken again at the sight of them standing at my door. “Of course, come in. Take all the time you need.”

Jake and Miguel stepped inside, both looking a little more relaxed than when they had left earlier. Jake rubbed the back of his neck. “Thanks, Mrs. Angelique. We will be quick. The tools should be right where we left them in the backyard and upstairs.”

I closed the door behind them and smiled, my heart beating faster. “Actually, it is getting quite late. Have you boys eaten dinner yet? Why do not you stay for dinner? It is the least I can do after everything...