My daughter surprised me with a visit last Christmas, and Carl my son in law tagged along.

I didn't expect their arrival so when she said they'd be staying at a hotel I didn't mind, all that mattered was the family reunion.

Friday came and it was a wonderful family reunion and dinner.

Carl talked all about his latest interviews and trips, Tim was getting married next year... Brenda seemed distant, or bored.

I could see in Carl's eyes as he gazed at her across the table that there was something amiss, but I didn't know what.

And so I was surprised when he came to the house alone that...