Hazel packed her hair and used a hair band to keep it in place. She stared at her reflection in the mirror and nodded with satisfaction. This was much better than leaving it tumbling down her shoulders.

She arranged her toiletries and turned to pick up her phone on the bed before turning to leave the room. She closed the door after her and walked to Romeo's room.

She inched her ear close, he was watching TV. She walked down the stairs holding onto the banisters and taking each step carefully while clutching her belly with the other.

She strolled through the living area and traipsed to the kitchen. Maria...