I slept for a couple hours, then jumped on the computer and started looking at my next work project. Deciding I wasn't ready to start, I put my headphones on and started shooting warlocks again.

Carly and Karina got home late. I had just come down to get some water when they came through the front door. Both had arms loaded down with bags and big smiles on their faces.

"Looks like the trip was successful," I quipped.

"Oh yeah. We got some cute stuff," Carly said, dropping her bags at the foot of the stairs. "And we got you something too."

"Oh?" I said, startled.

"Yes," Karina said. "When...