Melody

　　"Momma!"

　　Giovanni ran straight to hug me as I stepped in.

　　"Sweetheart," I hugged my son and brushed my fingers through his locks.

　　"Where were you, Momma?" He queried.

　　He looked sad as he asked me where I had gone to. I have never seen emotion of any kind on Giovanni's face but right now, despondency was visible on his face.

　　"I went for a run," I replied truthfully.

　　I have never lied to my kids and I do not intend to start now.

　　"A run? In the forest?" He asked again.

　　I know that Giovanni is a smart kid and whatever I'd say to him must be well...