I was tired. When I got inside the kids noticed it right away.

"You look tired mom, party a little too much?" asked my daughter.

"Yeah honey, I had a few too many drinks, but thankfully Jim was driving so I was safe. I think I am going to clean up and go to bed. Thanks for watching over your brothers," I told her. I felt like shit lying to her, but there was no way I could face the truth.

After showering, I went to bed and got up the next morning. I did my best to get through the day at work, and have dinner ready by the...