The soft murmur of the television filled the Den as Tom, Lucy, Bryan, Sonia, Lucas, and Amy lounged on the plush couches. A familiar warmth lingered in the air, the kind that comes from being surrounded by loved ones.
The screen flickered with vibrant images, but no one seemed particularly invested in the show as they were all too busy talking about other things to focus on it.
Suddenly, the sound of voices echoed down the hall. "Anybody home?" Desmond's rich baritone voice carried into the room.
They all exchanged a look as everyone scrambled to their feet and they hurried out to welcome their parents, with Bryan and Sonia behind.
In the entryway, Desmond, Evelyn, Andrew and Janet stood, their presence comforting. The moment their children appeared, the house buzzed with life.
"Oh, there you all are!" Evelyn exclaimed, her smile wide as she opened her arms.
