Both boys looked at me as if seeing me for the first time. Their look of anger slowly transformed into a look of curiosity. The closer I walked up to both of them, the less tense the whole situation became. When I finally stood between them, their looks were that of admiration rather than anger.

"I'm sorry, I don't think we've met yet..." Tim extended his hand politely.

"It's Tommy's Mom, Tim," Frank said with some disappointment in his voice.

Tim's eyes widened. I almost felt like telling Frank to shut up but his big form and stern gaze made me a little afraid of him. I definitely didn't like...