A wave of sadness washed over Jessie.

She gently clasped Jeslyns hand. Glancing up, Jessie spotted a figure at the doorway of the girls room. Dressed in white with dark hair, he cut a striking figure in the dim Light.

It was Albert.

His eyes held an inscrutable depth, their meaning lost on Jessie.

She couldnt even gauge how long hed been observing them from there.

In that moment, a bolt of lightning sliced through the night sky, illuminating their faces with clarity. They could see each others expressions distinctly.

Albert perceived the conflict in Jessies eyes, while Jessie observed the longing in his gaze. His desires seemed as boundless as the storm and the darkness of the night.

a moment of hesitation, Albert

Jessie, Albert gently touched

Jeslyn whispered, Daddy!

to securely shut it. He turned back and whispered, Jeslyns bed is too small for both of

the guest room. I

Albert, saying, Dad, you

Jessie agree to

with a tender smile and purposefully inquired, Miss Green, what are

approached Jessie again and whispered in a voice only she could

he was trying

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