"Maybe," I whispered.

"Maybe, I'll have to see how things develop."

Kristy's eyes lit up and she hugged me very close.

"Thanks Mom, I love you so much."

We heard footsteps coming from the direction of the stairs so we pulled apart. Sighing Kristy set down at the kitchen table and I turned around taking care of some dishes.

"Mom, would you get mad if I spent the night at Gina's house tonight?" Tommy asked coming into the kitchen.

He was dressed in his usual pants and tea shirt and looked like he just took a shower.

"Of course not, you're old enough to do that I think. Unless you're...